Guam § 20309 - Principal's Responsibility for Negligence or Omission.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 20309 — Principal's Responsibility for Negligence or Omission., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20309. Principal's Responsibility for Negligence or Omission.
Unless required by or under the authority of law to employ that
particular agent, a principal is responsible to third persons for the
negligence of his agent in the transaction of the business of the agency,
including wrongful acts committed by such agent in and as a part of the
transaction of such business, and for his willful omission to fulfill the
obligations of the principal.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 20309
What does Guam Code Annotated § 20309 cover?
Section 20309 ("Principal's Responsibility for Negligence or Omission.") 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 § 20309?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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