Guam § 17116 - Compensation for Expenses of Inverse Condemnation.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 17116 — Compensation for Expenses of Inverse Condemnation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17116. Compensation for Expenses of Inverse Condemnation.
A court, rendering a judgment for the plaintiff in a proceeding
awarding compensation for the actual physical taking of the real property by
an instrumentality or agency of the government of Guam, or the
instrumentality or agency thereof effecting a settlement of any such
proceeding, shall, when required by federal law or by a federal grant
contract governing the project or program, determine and award or allow to
the plaintiff as a part of the judgment or settlement a sum which will
reimburse the plaintiff for his reasonable costs, disbursements and expenses,
including reasonable attorney, appraisal and engineering fees actually
incurred because of the proceedings.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 17116
What does Guam Code Annotated § 17116 cover?
Section 17116 ("Compensation for Expenses of Inverse Condemnation.") 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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