Guam § 161 - Limitations Upon Award of Compensation.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 161 — Limitations Upon Award of Compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161. Limitations Upon Award of Compensation.
(a) No order for the payment of compensation shall be made
under this Chapter unless the application has been made within
eighteen (18) months after the date of injury, death or property
damage.
(b) Compensation for medical expenses may be awarded up
to the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) and
compensation for all other purposes allowed under this Chapter
shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 161
What does Guam Code Annotated § 161 cover?
Section 161 ("Limitations Upon Award of Compensation.") 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 § 161?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 161" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 161 apply to my situation?
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