Guam § 1 - Motions to be in Writing; Exceptions.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1 — Motions to be in Writing; Exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1. Motions to be in Writing; Exceptions.
An application to the court for an order shall be by motion. A motion other than one made during a
trial or hearing shall be in writing unless the court permits it to be made orally. It shall state the grounds
upon which it is made and shall set forth the relief or order sought. It may be supported by affidavit.
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COURT DECISIONS: SUPERIOR COURT, 1978. Grounds for any motion need not be stated with particularity. Moving
party's citation to § 70.25 of this Code in its Points and Authorities adequately complies with requirements of § 1.27. People
v. Aflague, Sup. Ct. Cr. #200F-78 (Decision and Order, Dec. 5, 1978) (Benson, J.)
COMMENT: § 1.27 is identical to former Rule 47. See also Fed. R. Crim. P. 47 (same). See generally 8A Moore, Federal
Practice ¶¶47.01-47.02 (1974).
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1 cover?
Section 1 ("Motions to be in Writing; Exceptions.") 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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