Guam § 28726 - Payment of Expenses.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 28726 — Payment of Expenses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28726. Payment of Expenses.
On termination of the derivative proceeding the court may:
(a) order the corporation to pay the plaintiff’s reasonable expenses
(including counsel fees) incurred in the proceeding if it finds that the
proceeding has resulted in a substantial benefit to the corporation;
(b) order the plaintiff to pay any defendant’s reasonable expenses
(including counsel fees) incurred in defending the proceeding if it finds
that the proceeding was commenced or maintained without reasonable
cause or for an improper purpose; or
(c) order a party to pay an opposing party’s reasonable expenses
(including counsel fees) incurred because of the filing of a pleading,
motion or other paper, if it finds that the pleading, motion or other
paper was not well grounded in fact, after reasonable inquiry, or
warranted by existing law or a good faith argument for the extension,
modification or reversal of existing law and was interposed for an
improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or
needless increase in the cost of litigation.
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Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 28726
What does Guam Code Annotated § 28726 cover?
Section 28726 ("Payment of Expenses.") 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 § 28726?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 28726" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 28726 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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