Guam § 20408 - Release of Attachments and Garnishments.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 20408 — Release of Attachments and Garnishments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20408. Release of Attachments and Garnishments.
An attachment or garnishment on personal property, whether hereto-
fore levied or hereafter to be levied shall, unless sooner released or
discharged, cease to be of any force or effect, and the property levied on be
released from the operation of such attachment or garnishment, at the
expiration of one (1) year after the issuance of the writ of attachment under
which said levy was made; and the property levied on shall be delivered to
the defendant or his order, or to his assignee or executor or administrator.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 20408
What does Guam Code Annotated § 20408 cover?
Section 20408 ("Release of Attachments and Garnishments.") 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 § 20408?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 20408 apply to my situation?
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