Guam § 26716 - Substitution of Surety.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 26716 — Substitution of Surety., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26716. Substitution of Surety.
Whenever any surety on an undertaking on appeal, executed to stay
proceedings upon a money judgment, pays the judgment, either with or
without action, after its affirmation by the appellate court, he is substituted to
the rights of the judgment creditor, and is entitled to control, enforce, and
satisfy such judgment in all respects as if he had recovered the same.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 26716
What does Guam Code Annotated § 26716 cover?
Section 26716 ("Substitution of Surety.") 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 § 26716?
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