Guam § 21311 - Liability for acts of Persons Employed on the Ship.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 21311 — Liability for acts of Persons Employed on the Ship., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21311. Liability for acts of Persons Employed on the Ship.
The master of a ship is liable to third persons for the acts of negligence
of persons employed in its navigation, whether appointed by him or not, to
the same extent as the owner of the ship.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 21311
What does Guam Code Annotated § 21311 cover?
Section 21311 ("Liability for acts of Persons Employed on the Ship.") 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 § 21311?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 21311 apply to my situation?
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