Guam § 1617 - Liability for Costs of Trial.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1617 — Liability for Costs of Trial., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1617. Liability for Costs of Trial.
If, following the filing of the petition provided in Section 1611 of
this Title, the probate is not revoked, all costs of trial, including the
prevailing party's costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred for the
contest, shall be paid by the contestant. If the probate is revoked, the
costs of trial shall be paid by the party who resisted the revocation or out
of the property of the decedent, as the Superior Court of Guam directs;
provided, that if the probate is revoked, the contestant shall nonetheless
bear his own attorney's fees.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1617
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1617 cover?
Section 1617 ("Liability for Costs of Trial.") 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 § 1617?
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