§ 12116 Exemplary Damages in Malpractice Cases
§ 12101 Assignment of a Thing in Action Not to Prejudice Defense
§ 12102 Married Women as Parties to Action
§ 12103 When Wife May Defend
§ 12104 Minors, Insane or Incompetent Persons; Appearance By\r\nAnother
§ 12105 Guardian Ad Litem–Appointment
§ 12106 Unmarried Female May Sue for Her Own Seduction
§ 12107 Father May Sue for Seduction of Daughter
§ 12108 Injuries to Children
§ 12109 Wrongful Death of Adults or Certain Minors
§ 12110 Doubt as to Defendant Liable
§ 12111 Defendants – Actions for Real Property
§ 12112 Persons Holding Under Common Title
§ 12113 Tenants in Common May Sever
§ 12114 Interpleader
§ 12115 Associates may be Sued by Name of Association
§ 12116 v2 Exemplary Damages in Malpractice Cases
§ 12117 Officer or Agent Who Assists Violation

Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 7 > Chapter 12 - Parties to Civil Actions

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.