Guam § 24512 - Sale and Application of Proceeds.

§ 24512. Sale and Application of Proceeds.

If the attachment be not discharged, and a judgment be recovered in the

action in favor of the plaintiff, and an execution be issued thereon, the Chief

of Police must sell at public auction, after publication of notice of such sale

for ten (10) days, the steamer, vessel, or boat, with its tackle, apparel, and

furniture, or such interest therein as may be necessary, and must apply the

proceeds of the sale as follows:

1. When the action is brought for demands other than the wages

of mariners, boatmen, and others employed in the service of the

steamer, vessel, or boat sold, to the payment of the amount of such

wages, as specified in the execution.

2. To the payment of the judgment and costs, including his fees.

3. He must pay any balance remaining to the owner, or to the

master, agent, or consignee who may have appeared on behalf of the

owner, or if there be no appearance, then into court, subject to the

claim of any party or parties legally entitled thereto.