Guam § 26616 - Nonresident Plaintiff May be Required to Give Security for
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 26616 — Nonresident Plaintiff May be Required to Give Security for, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26616. Nonresident Plaintiff May be Required to Give Security for
Costs.
When the plaintiff in an action or special proceeding resides out of the
Territory of Guam, or is a foreign corporation, security for the costs and
charges which may be awarded against such plaintiff may be required by the
defendant. When required, all proceedings in the action or special
proceeding must be stayed until an undertaking, executed by two or more
persons, is filed with the clerk, to the effect that they will pay such costs and
charges as may be awarded against the plaintiff by judgment, or in the
progress of the action or special proceeding, not exceeding the sum of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00). A new or additional undertaking may be ordered
by the court or judge, upon proof that the original undertaking is insufficient
security, and proceedings in the action or special proceeding stayed until
such new or additional undertaking is executed and filed.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 26616
What does Guam Code Annotated § 26616 cover?
Section 26616 ("Nonresident Plaintiff May be Required to Give Security for") 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 § 26616?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 26616 apply to my situation?
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