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Terms Used In 7 Guam Code Ann. § 20409

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Upon receiving information in writing from the plaintiff or his attorney that any person has in his possession, or under his control, any credits or other personal property belonging to the defendant, or owes any debt to the defendant, the marshal must serve upon such person a copy of the writ, and a notice that such credits, or other property or debts as the case may be are attached in pursuance of such writ.

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7 Guam Code Ann. CIVIL PROCEDURE
CH. 20 PROVISIONAL REMEDIES IN CIVIL ACTIONS

SOURCE: CCP § 543.