Guam § 53106 - Remedies.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 53106 — Remedies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53106. Remedies.
(a) In an action under this Chapter, a prevailing plaintiff
may recover:
(1) the greater of:
(A) economic and noneconomic damages
proximately caused by the defendant’s disclosures or
threatened disclosures, including damages for
emotional distress whether or not accompanied by
other damages; or
(B)(i) statutory damages not to exceed Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000) against each
defendant found liable under this Chapter for all
disclosures and threatened disclosures by the
defendant of which the plaintiff knew or
reasonably should have known when filing the
action or which became known during the
pendency of the action;
(ii) in determining the amount of statutory
damages under this Subsection (a)(1)(B),
consideration must be given to the age of the
parties at the time of the disclosure or threatened
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disclosure, the number of disclosures or
threatened disclosures made by the defendant, the
breadth of distribution of the image by the
defendant, and other exacerbating or mitigating
factors;
(2) an amount equal to any monetary gain made by the
defendant from disclosure of the intimate image; and
(3) punitive damages as allowed under Guam law other
than this Chapter.
(b) In an action under this Chapter, the court may award a
prevailing plaintiff:
(1) reasonable attorney fees and costs; and
(2) additional relief, including injunctive relief.
(c) This Chapter does not affect a right or remedy available
under Guam law other than this Chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 53106
What does Guam Code Annotated § 53106 cover?
Section 53106 ("Remedies.") 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 § 53106?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 53106" (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?
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How does Guam § 53106 apply to my situation?
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