Guam § 90108 - When Recovery Barred by Contributory Negligence.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 90108 — When Recovery Barred by Contributory Negligence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90108. When Recovery Barred by Contributory Negligence.
Contributory negligence shall not bar recovery in an action by any
person or his legal representative to recover damages for negligence resulting
in death or in injury to person or property, if such negligence was not as
great as the negligence of the person against whom recovery is sought, but
any damages allowed under the law on Compensatory Relief shall be
diminished in proportion to the amount of negligence attributable to the
person recovering.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 90108
What does Guam Code Annotated § 90108 cover?
Section 90108 ("When Recovery Barred by Contributory Negligence.") 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 § 90108?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 90108 apply to my situation?
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