Guam § 3413 - Issue and Service of Citation.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 3413 — Issue and Service of Citation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3413. Issue and Service of Citation.
The citation referred to in Section 3411 of this Title may be issued
by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Guam upon the application of any
party, without an order of the Superior Court of Guam, except in cases in
which such order is expressly required by law. The citation shall be
served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, and when no
other time is specifically prescribed by law, it must be served at least five
(5) calendar days before the return day thereof.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 3413
What does Guam Code Annotated § 3413 cover?
Section 3413 ("Issue and Service of Citation.") 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 § 3413?
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