Guam § 10111 - Refusal of Apprentice to do His Duty.

§ 10111. Refusal of Apprentice to do His Duty.

An apprentice who is guilty of any gross misbehavior, or refusal to do

his duty, or willful neglect thereof, is liable to the complaint of his master in

the Superior Court. Such complaint must set forth the circumstances of the

case, and have attached thereto a citation, signed by the clerk of the court,

requiring him and all persons who have covenanted in his behalf to appear

and answer the complaint within ten (10) days after the service thereof. The

complaint and citation must be served in the manner required for serving

civil process. When the parties have answered or when, though they have

not answered, the time therefor allowed after the service of the complaint

has expired, the court must proceed to hear and determine the cause, and, if

the evidence warrants it, may render judgment that the master be discharged

from the contract or apprenticeship and for costs of suit. Such costs may be

recovered from the parent or guardian of the minor, if there is any who

signed the indenture, and execution therefor may issue accordingly. If there

is no parent or guardian liable for such costs, the execution may be issued

therefor against the minor, or the amount thereof may be recovered in an

action against him after he arrives at full age. He is also liable to the master

in an action on the indenture for the breach of any covenant on the part of

the apprentice contained therein, committed before the master was

discharged from the indenture.