Guam § 12119 - Costs of Contest Proceedings.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 12119 — Costs of Contest Proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12119. Costs of Contest Proceedings.
If the proceedings under this Chapter are dismissed for insufficiency of
evidence to support any of the bases for the claims, or for want of
prosecution, or the election is confirmed by the Court without any claims
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proven, judgment may be rendered against the contestant, for costs and
attorney’s fees, in favor of the defendant. If the election is annulled or set
aside, judgment for costs may be rendered against the defendant, in favor of
the contestant.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 12119
What does Guam Code Annotated § 12119 cover?
Section 12119 ("Costs of Contest Proceedings.") 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 § 12119?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 12119" (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?
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How does Guam § 12119 apply to my situation?
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