Guam Code > Title 12 > Chapter 13 – Public Utilities Fair Practices Act
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§ 13101 | Short Title |
§ 13102 | Definitions |
§ 13103 | Complaints |
§ 13104 | Appeal From Agency Action |
§ 13105 | Appeals: Commission Rules |
Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 12 > Chapter 13 - Public Utilities Fair Practices Act
- 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.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.