Guam § 31104 - Personal Injury Action; Death does not Abate; Damages when
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 31104 — Personal Injury Action; Death does not Abate; Damages when, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31104. Personal Injury Action; Death does not Abate; Damages when
Plaintiff Dies Before Judgment; Assignment of Cause of Actions
Prohibited.
A thing of action arising out of a wrong which results in physical
injury to the person or out of a statute imposing liability for such injury
shall not abate by reason of the death of the wrongdoer or any other person
liable for damages for such injury; nor by reason of the death of a person
injured or of any other person who owns any such things in action. When
the person entitled to maintain such an action dies before judgment,
damages recoverable for such injury shall be limited to loss of earnings and
expenses sustained or incurred as a result of the injury by the deceased prior
to his death, and shall not include damages for pain, suffering or
disfigurement, nor punitive or exemplary damages, nor prospective profits
or earnings after the date of death. The damages recovered shall form part
of the estate of the deceased. Nothing in this section shall be construed as
making such thing in action assignable.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 31104
What does Guam Code Annotated § 31104 cover?
Section 31104 ("Personal Injury Action; Death does not Abate; Damages when") 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 § 31104?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 31104 apply to my situation?
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