Guam § 2919 - Before Distribution: Reference; Appointment and Power of
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§ 2919. Before Distribution: Reference; Appointment and Power of
Referees.
In a proceeding for partition as described in this Chapter, the
Superior Court may, in its discretion, appoint one or three referees to
partition property capable of being divided, if requested to do so by any
party in interest. The number of referees appointed must conform to the
request of at least one of the parties. The referees shall have the powers
and perform the duties of referees in civil actions for partition, and the
Superior Court shall have the same powers with respect to their report as
in such actions.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 2919 ("Before Distribution: Reference; Appointment and Power of") 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.
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