Guam § 39312 - Costs, Fees, and Expenses.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 39312 — Costs, Fees, and Expenses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39312. Costs, Fees, and Expenses.
(a) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a State,
necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party,
including costs, communication expenses, attorney's fees, investigative fees,
expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of
the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought
establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.
(b) The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a State
unless authorized by law other than this Act.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 39312
What does Guam Code Annotated § 39312 cover?
Section 39312 ("Costs, Fees, and 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.
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