Guam § 52105 - Personal Jurisdiction.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 52105 — Personal Jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52105. Personal Jurisdiction.
(a) A foreign-country judgment shall not be refused recognition for
lack of personal jurisdiction if any of the following apply:
(1) the defendant was served with process personally in the
foreign country;
(2) the defendant voluntarily appeared in the proceeding, other
than for the purpose of protecting property seized or threatened with
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seizure in the proceeding or of contesting the jurisdiction of the court
over the defendant;
(3) the defendant, before the commencement of the proceeding,
had agreed to submit to the jurisdiction of the foreign court with respect
to the subject matter involved;
(4) the defendant was domiciled in the foreign country when the
proceeding was instituted or was a corporation or other form of
business organization that had its principal place of business in, or was
organized under the laws of, the foreign country;
(5) the defendant had a business office in the foreign country and
the proceeding in the foreign court involved a cause of action arising
out of business done by the defendant through that office in the foreign
country; or
(6) the defendant operated a motor vehicle or airplane in the
foreign country and the proceeding involved a cause of action arising
out of that operation.
(b) The list of bases for personal jurisdiction in Subsection (a) is not
exclusive. The courts of this state may recognize bases of personal
jurisdiction other than those listed in Subsection (a) as sufficient to support a
foreign-country judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 52105
What does Guam Code Annotated § 52105 cover?
Section 52105 ("Personal Jurisdiction.") 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 § 52105?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 52105" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 52105 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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