Guam § 31212 - Breach of Rules to Imply Wilful Default.

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 31212 — Breach of Rules to Imply Wilful Default., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 31212. Breach of Rules to Imply Wilful Default.

Damage to person or property arising from the failure of a ship to

observe any rule of § 31210, must be deemed to have occasioned by the

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wilful default of the person in charge of the deck of such ship at the time,

unless it appears that the circumstances of the case made a departure from

the rule necessary.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 31212

What does Guam Code Annotated § 31212 cover?

Section 31212 ("Breach of Rules to Imply Wilful Default.") 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 § 31212?

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