Guam § 707 - English Version Controls.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 707 — English Version Controls., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 707. English Version Controls.
Wherever there is found to exist a material difference between the English version and Chamorro
version of any law or public document, the English version shall be held to be binding.
1980 NOTE: From Hawaii Revised Statutes § 1-13.
1980 COMMENT: While this question has not arisen to date, the adoption of amended Section 3000 of the
Government Code (§ 706 of this Title) makes it seem wise to add a section dealing with the conflicts that will inevitably
arise. One change from the Hawaiian law has been made. Where Hawaii involves only a “radical or irreconcilable”
conflict, the Commission recommends that the English version prevail in case of only “material” difference. The term
“material” has been adequately defined by the courts and seems a better standard to commence with. Hawaii, of course,
has its own long history of dual languages to rely upon. Guam has none, at least legally.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 707
What does Guam Code Annotated § 707 cover?
Section 707 ("English Version Controls.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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