21 Guam Code Ann. § 25102
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Terms Used In 21 Guam Code Ann. § 25102
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
If the defendant in such action disclaims in his answer any interest or estate in the property, or suffers judgment to be taken against him without answer, the plaintiff cannot recover costs.
SOURCE: CCP § 739.