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Terms Used In 3 Guam Code Ann. § 18031

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
The Board shall have the power to summon the parties to a controversy pending before it, issue subpoenas duces tecum and otherwise to take testimony in any investigation or hearing pending before it and delegate such power to any officer. Any controversy submitted to the Board shall be tried, heard, and decided within fifteen (15) days counted from the time corresponding petition giving rise to said controversy is filed. If either party wishes to appeal the decision or ruling of the Board, appeal may be made to the Commission for further consideration of hearing. The Board shall have the power to certify to the Superior Court of Guam for contempt.

SOURCE: Added by P.L. 23-130:2 (Dec. 30, 1996) as 3 Guam Code Ann. § 20031. Effective
90 days from date of enactment pursuant to P.L. 23-130:4. Repealed and reenacted to this section by P.L. 31-255:2 (Dec. 11, 2012).

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