Guam § 18601 - Peril not Insured Against: Rescue Efforts.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 18601 — Peril not Insured Against: Rescue Efforts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18601. Peril not Insured Against: Rescue Efforts.
An insurer is liable:
(a) Where the thing insured is rescued from a peril
insured against and which would otherwise have caused a
loss if in the course of such rescue, the thing is exposed to a
peril not insured against, and which permanently deprives
the insured of its possession, in whole or in part.
(b) If a loss is caused by efforts to rescue the thing
insured from a peril insured against.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 18601
What does Guam Code Annotated § 18601 cover?
Section 18601 ("Peril not Insured Against: Rescue Efforts.") 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 § 18601?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 18601 apply to my situation?
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