Guam § 1313 - Proceeding to Determine Simultaneous Death: Hearing;
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1313 — Proceeding to Determine Simultaneous Death: Hearing;, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1313. Proceeding to Determine Simultaneous Death: Hearing;
Determination of Order of Death; Jurisdiction.
At the time appointed pursuant to the provisions of Section 1311 of
this Title, the Superior Court of Guam, upon proof that due notice of the
hearing has been given pursuant to the provisions of Section 1311 of this
Title, shall proceed to hear the petition and any objections thereto that
may have been filed or presented; and if, after a full hearing, the Superior
Court of Guam is satisfied that the named persons are dead and that there
is no sufficient evidence that they died other than simultaneously, it shall
make an order to that effect. If the Superior Court of Guam is satisfied
that the named persons are dead and that they did not die simultaneously,
then the Superior Court of Guam shall make an order setting forth the
order in which such persons died. Such order when it becomes final shall
be a binding determination of the facts therein set forth and conclusive as
against the personal representatives of the deceased persons named in
such order and against all persons claiming by, through or under any
such deceased persons. The Superior Court of Guam shall have exclusive
jurisdiction to determine, by its order, that there is no sufficient evidence
that the named persons died otherwise than simultaneously or to
determine the order in which the named persons died.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1313
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1313 cover?
Section 1313 ("Proceeding to Determine Simultaneous Death: Hearing;") 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 § 1313?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 1313 apply to my situation?
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