Guam § 14103 - Notice of Lis Pendens.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 14103 — Notice of Lis Pendens., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14103. Notice of Lis Pendens.
In an action affecting the title or the right of possession of real property,
the plaintiff, at the time of filing the complaint, and the defendant, at the
time of filing an answer, when affirmative relief is claimed in such answer,
or at any time afterwards, may record in the Department of Land
Management, a notice of the pendency of the action containing the names of
the parties and the object of the action or defense, and a description of the
property affected thereby. From the time of filing such notice for record
only, shall a purchaser or encumbrancer of the property affected thereby be
deemed to have constructive notice of the pendency of the action, and only
of its pendency against parties designated by their real names.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 14103
What does Guam Code Annotated § 14103 cover?
Section 14103 ("Notice of Lis Pendens.") 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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