7 Guam Code Ann. § 12105
Terms Used In 7 Guam Code Ann. § 12105
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(a) When the infant is plaintiff, upon the application of the infant, if he be of the age of fourteen (14) years, or if under that age, upon the application of a relative or friend of the infant.
(b) When the infant is defendant, upon the application of the infant, if he be of the age of fourteen (14) years, and apply within ten days after the service of the summons, or if under that age, or if he neglect so to apply, upon the application of a relative or friend of the infant, or of any other party to the action.
(c) When an insane or incompetent person is a party to an action or proceeding, upon the application of a relative or friend of such insane or incompetent person, or of any other party to the action or proceeding.
SOURCE: CCP § 373.
2017 NOTE: Subsection/subitem designations altered pursuant to the authority of 1
GCA § 1606.