Guam § 11208 - Possession, When Presumed. Occupation, When Deemed Legal.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 11208 — Possession, When Presumed. Occupation, When Deemed Legal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11208. Possession, When Presumed. Occupation, When Deemed Legal.
In every action for the recovery of real property, or the possession thereof, the person establishing a
legal title to the property is presumed to have been possessed thereof within the time required by law, and
the occupation of the property by any other person is deemed to have been under and in subordination to
the legal title, unless it appears that the property has been held and possessed adversely to such legal title
for five years before the commencement of the action.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 11208
What does Guam Code Annotated § 11208 cover?
Section 11208 ("Possession, When Presumed. Occupation, When Deemed Legal.") 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 § 11208?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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