§ 90101 Abstinence from Injury
§ 90102 Fraudulent Deceit
§ 90103 What is Deceit
§ 90104 Public Deceit
§ 90105 Restoration of Things Wrongfully Acquired
§ 90106 When Demand is Necessary
§ 90107 Responsibility for Negligence
§ 90108 When Recovery Barred by Contributory Negligence
§ 90109 Assumption of Risk by Operators of Mopeds
§ 90110 Strict Liability [Firearms]
§ 90111 Concurrent Spousal Injury
§ 90112 Other Obligations
§ 90113 Parental Liability for Willful Acts of Minor Children
§ 90114 Firearms
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Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 18 > Chapter 90 - Obligations Imposed by Law

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.