Guam § 20421 - Requirements by Court for Release from Attachment.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 20421 — Requirements by Court for Release from Attachment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20421. Requirements by Court for Release from Attachment.
Before making such order, the court or judge must require an
undertaking on behalf of such defendant by at least two sureties, residents
and freeholders or householders in Guam, to the effect that in case the
plaintiff recovers judgment in the action against the defendant, by whom or
in whose behalf such undertaking shall be given, such defendant will on
demand redeliver the attached property so released to the proper officer to
be applied to the payment of any judgment in such action against said
defendant, or in default thereof, that such defendant and sureties will on
demand pay to the plaintiff the full value of the property released not
exceeding the amount of such judgment against such defendant. The court
or judge making such order may fix the sum for which the undertaking must
be executed and, if necessary in fixing such sum to know the value of the
property released, the same may be appraised by one or more disinterested
persons to be appointed for that purpose. The sureties may be required to
justify before the court or judge, and the property attached cannot be
released from the attachment without their justification if the same is
required.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 20421
What does Guam Code Annotated § 20421 cover?
Section 20421 ("Requirements by Court for Release from Attachment.") 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 § 20421?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 20421" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 20421 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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