Guam § 12115 - Associates may be Sued by Name of Association.
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§ 12115. Associates may be Sued by Name of Association.
When two or more persons, associated in any business, transact such
business under a common name, whether it comprises the names of such
persons or not, the associates may be sued by such common name, the sum-
mons in such cases being served on one or more of the associates; and the
judgment in the action shall bind the joint property of all the associates, and
the individual property of the party or parties served with process, in the
same manner as if all had been named defendants and had been sued upon
their joint liability.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 12115
What does Guam Code Annotated § 12115 cover?
Section 12115 ("Associates may be Sued by Name of Association.") 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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