Guam § 24408 - Answer of Defendant; What to Contain.
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§ 24408. Answer of Defendant; What to Contain.
If the defendant fails to answer within the time allowed by law, he is
deemed to admit and adopt the allegations of the complaint. Otherwise, he
must controvert such of the allegations of the complaint as he does not wish
to be taken as admitted, and must set forth his estate or interest in the
property, and if he claims a lien thereon, must state the date and character of
the lien and the amount remaining due, and whether he has any additional
security therefor, and if so, its nature and extent, and if he fails to disclose
such additional security, he must be deemed to have waived his lien on the
property to be partitioned.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 24408
What does Guam Code Annotated § 24408 cover?
Section 24408 ("Answer of Defendant; What to Contain.") 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 § 24408?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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