Guam § 12102 - Causes for Contest.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 12102 — Causes for Contest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12102. Causes for Contest.
Any voter of Guam in a general election, or of a municipality or
precinct in a municipal election, may contest any election held therein for
any of the following causes:
(a) that the person who has been declared elected to an office other
than as a Member of I Liheslaturan Guåhan (the Guam Legislature)
was not, at the time of the election, eligible to that office;
(b) that the precinct board or any member thereof was guilty of
misconduct;
(c) that the defendant has given to any elector or precinct board
member of the election, any bribe or reward or has offered any bribe or
reward for the purpose of procuring his or her election, or has
committed any other offense against the elective franchise of Guam;
(d) that illegal votes were cast;
(e) that the precinct board, in conducting the election or in
counting the ballots, made errors sufficient to change the results of the
election as to any person who has been declared elected; or
(f) that the Election Commission, in conducting the election or in
canvassing the ballots, made errors sufficient to change the results of
the election as to any person who has been declared elected.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 12102
What does Guam Code Annotated § 12102 cover?
Section 12102 ("Causes for Contest.") 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.
How do I cite Guam § 12102?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 12102" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 12102 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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