Guam § 23137 - Justification of Sureties.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 23137 — Justification of Sureties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23137. Justification of Sureties.
When the sureties, or either of them, are objected to, the
surety or sureties so objected shall justify before the court out of
which the execution issued, upon ten days' notice of the time so
justify being given to the judgment creditor or his attorney. Upon
the hearing and examination into the sufficiency of a surety,
witnesses may be required to attend and evidence may be
procured and introduced in the same manner as in trial of civil
cases. Upon such hearing and examination, the court shall make
its order, in writing, approving or disapproving the sufficiency of
the surety or sureties on such undertaking. In case the court
disapproves of the surety on any undertaking, a new undertaking
may be filed and served, and to any undertaking given under the
provisions of this Article, the same objection to the sureties may
be made, and the same proceedings had as in case of the first
undertaking filed and served.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 23137
What does Guam Code Annotated § 23137 cover?
Section 23137 ("Justification of Sureties.") 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 § 23137?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 23137" (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?
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How does Guam § 23137 apply to my situation?
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