Guam § 6210 - Settlement of Suit.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 6210 — Settlement of Suit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6210. Settlement of Suit.
(a) Subject to the approval of the court in which the case is
pending, the Attorney General is authorized to settle a suit at any
time before final judgment; provided, that if government funds
are to be paid in excess of the balance in the Government Claims
Fund, an appropriation for that purpose or authorization to
transfer resources of the government for that purpose shall have
been previously authorized by law.
(b) In the case of autonomous agencies, the attorney repre-
senting such agency is authorized to settle a suit against the
agency he represents subject to the approval of the governing
board of the agency, or if no board exists, to the approval of the
chief executive officer of said agency.
(c) Settlement of any claims concerning the government of
Guam shall not be sealed and shall be open for public inspection.
COL6/24/2021
A copy of each settlement shall be sent to the Speaker of I
Liheslaturan Guåhan.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 6210
What does Guam Code Annotated § 6210 cover?
Section 6210 ("Settlement of Suit.") 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 § 6210?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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