Guam § 11308 - Action to Recover Damages for Injuries.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 11308 — Action to Recover Damages for Injuries., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11308. Action to Recover Damages for Injuries.
An action to recover damages for injuries to the person arising from any medical, surgical or dental
treatment, omission or operation shall be commenced with one (1) year from the date when the injury is
first discovered; provided, that such action shall be commenced within three (3) years from the date of
treatment, omission or operation upon which the action is based.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 11308
What does Guam Code Annotated § 11308 cover?
Section 11308 ("Action to Recover Damages for Injuries.") 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 § 11308?
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