Guam § 24401 - Who May Bring Actions for Partition.

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§ 24401. Who May Bring Actions for Partition.

When several co-tenants own real property as joint tenants, or tenants

in common, in which one or more of them have an estate of inheritance, or

for life or lives or for years, or when real property is subject to a life estate

with remainder over, an action may be brought by one or more of such

persons, or, where property is subject to a life estate with remainder over, by

the life tenant, for a partition thereof according to the respective rights of the

persons interested therein, and for a sale of such property, or a part thereof, if

it appears that a partition cannot be made without great prejudice to the

owners.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 24401

What does Guam Code Annotated § 24401 cover?

Section 24401 ("Who May Bring Actions for Partition.") 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 § 24401?

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Is this the official text of Guam law?

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How does Guam § 24401 apply to my situation?

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