Guam § 20417 - When There Remains a Balance Due, How Collected.

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§ 20417. When There Remains a Balance Due, How Collected.

If, after selling all the property attached by him remaining in his hands,

and applying the proceeds, together with the proceeds of any debts or

credits collected by him, deducting his fees, to the payment of the judgment,

any balance shall remain due, the marshal must proceed to collect such

balance, as upon an execution in other cases. Whenever the judgment shall

have been paid, the marshal, upon reasonable demand, must deliver over to

the defendant the attached property remaining in his hands, and any

proceeds of the property attached unapplied on the judgment.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 20417

What does Guam Code Annotated § 20417 cover?

Section 20417 ("When There Remains a Balance Due, How Collected.") 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.

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