Guam § 20501 - Agent's Delegation of Powers.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 20501 — Agent's Delegation of Powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20501. Agent's Delegation of Powers.
An agent, unless specially forbidden by his principal to do so, can
delegate his powers to another person in any of the following cases, and in
no others:
1. When the act to be done is purely mechanical;
2. When it is such as the agent cannot himself, and the subagent can
lawfully perform;
3. When it is the usage of the place to delegate such powers; or
4. When such delegation is specially authorized by the principal.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 20501
What does Guam Code Annotated § 20501 cover?
Section 20501 ("Agent's Delegation of Powers.") 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 § 20501?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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