Guam § 50154 - Defendant to File Motions or Answer.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 50154 — Defendant to File Motions or Answer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50154. Defendant to File Motions or Answer.
At the time fixed for the hearing of said order to show cause, or at
another time to which such hearing may be adjourned, the debtor must
answer the petition, or may file motions do dismiss for the same causes as
are provided for such motions as in other proceedings. If the motion is
overruled, the debtor shall immediately answer the petition. Such answer
shall contain a specific denial of the material allegations of the petition
controverted by him, and shall be sworn to; and the issues raised thereon
shall be promptly tried and disposed of. If, upon such trial, the issues are
found in favor of the respondent, the proceedings shall be dismissed, and
the respondent shall be allowed all costs, counsel fees, expenses, and
damages sustained by reason of the proceedings therein. Counsel fees,
costs, expenses, and damages shall be fixed and allowed by the court.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 50154
What does Guam Code Annotated § 50154 cover?
Section 50154 ("Defendant to File Motions or Answer.") 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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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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