Guam § 15703 - Libel and Slander: How Stated; No Special Damages.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 15703 — Libel and Slander: How Stated; No Special Damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15703. Libel and Slander: How Stated; No Special Damages.
In an action for libel or slander, it is not necessary to state in the
complaint any extrinsic facts for the purpose of showing the
application to the plaintiff of the defamatory matter out of which the
cause of action arose; but it is sufficient to state generally that the same
was published or spoken concerning the plaintiff; and if such
allegation be controverted, the plaintiff must establish, on the trial, that
it was so published or spoken.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 15703
What does Guam Code Annotated § 15703 cover?
Section 15703 ("Libel and Slander: How Stated; No Special Damages.") 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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