Guam § 26502 - Service by Telephone or Telegraph.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 26502 — Service by Telephone or Telegraph., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26502. Service by Telephone or Telegraph.
Any summons, writ, or order in any civil suit or proceeding, and all
other papers requiring service, may be transmitted by telephone or telegraph
for service in any place, and the telephone or telegraphic copy of such writ,
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or order, or paper so transmitted, may be received or executed by the officer
or person to whom it is sent for that purpose, and returned by him, if any
return be requisite, in the same manner, and with the same force and effect in
all respects as the original thereof might be if delivered by him, and the
officer or person serving or executing the same has the same authority, and is
subject to the same liabilities as if the copy were the original.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 26502
What does Guam Code Annotated § 26502 cover?
Section 26502 ("Service by Telephone or Telegraph.") 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 § 26502?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 26502" (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 § 26502 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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