{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\uc1\deff0\stshfdbch0\stshfloch0\stshfhich0\stshfbi0\deflang1033\deflangfe1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}
{\f172\fnil\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 00000400000000000000}WP TypographicSymbols;}{\f174\fswiss\fcharset2\fprq2{\*\panose 050b0604020202030204}WP Phonetic{\*\falt Courier New};}{\f185\froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}
{\f186\froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}{\f188\froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}{\f189\froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}{\f190\froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}
{\f191\froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\f192\froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}{\f193\froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}}{\colortbl;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green255\blue255;
\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;
\red128\green128\blue128;\red192\green192\blue192;}{\stylesheet{\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \snext0 Normal;}{\*\cs10 \additive \ssemihidden Default Paragraph Font;}{\*
\ts11\tsrowd\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tscellwidthfts0\tsvertalt\tsbrdrt\tsbrdrl\tsbrdrb\tsbrdrr\tsbrdrdgl\tsbrdrdgr\tsbrdrh\tsbrdrv 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\langnp1024\langfenp1024 \snext11 \ssemihidden Normal Table;}{\*\cs15 \additive \sbasedon10 \ssemihidden footnote reference;}}{\*\rsidtbl \rsid6686350
\rsid7825422\rsid9508377\rsid12984157\rsid14958532}{\*\generator Microsoft Word 10.0.6764;}{\info{\title IN THE SUPREME COURT OF GUAM}{\author lroberto}{\operator blake_r}{\creatim\yr2005\mo8\dy12\hr9\min2}{\revtim\yr2006\mo3\dy15\hr16\min17}{\version4}
{\edmins1}{\nofpages4}{\nofwords1329}{\nofchars7577}{\*\company Superior Court of Guam}{\nofcharsws8889}{\vern16391}}\margl1440\margr1440 
\widowctrl\ftnbj\aenddoc\notabind\wraptrsp\transmf\noxlattoyen\expshrtn\noultrlspc\dntblnsbdb\nospaceforul\truncatefontheight\subfontbysize\sprsbsp\wpjst\lytprtmet\hyphcaps0\horzdoc\dghspace120\dgvspace120\dghorigin1701\dgvorigin1984\dghshow0\dgvshow3
\jcompress\viewkind4\viewscale100\nolnhtadjtbl\rsidroot12984157 \fet0{\*\ftnsep \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid12984157 \chftnsep 
\par }}{\*\ftnsepc \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid12984157 \chftnsepc 
\par }}{\*\aftnsep \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid12984157 \chftnsep 
\par }}{\*\aftnsepc \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid12984157 \chftnsepc 
\par }}\sectd \sbknone\linex0\headery1440\footery1440\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid12984157\sftnbj {\header \pard\plain \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\pvpara\posx0\posy0\absw9361\nowrap\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 80 \\f "WP Phonetic" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}}{\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 97 \\f "WP Phonetic" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}}{\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 103 \\f "WP Phonetic"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}}{\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 101 \\f "WP Phonetic" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}}{\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 32 \\f "WP Phonetic" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}}{\field{\*\fldinst {
\insrsid12984157 PAGE }}{\fldrslt {\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14958532 4}}}{\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 32 \\f "WP Phonetic" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}}{\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 111 \\f "WP Phonetic"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}}{\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 102 \\f "WP Phonetic" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}}{\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 32 \\f "WP Phonetic" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 32 \\f 
"WP Phonetic" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f174\fs24}}}{\field{\*\fldinst {\insrsid12984157 NUMPAGES }}{\fldrslt {\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid6686350 7}}}{\insrsid12984157 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl480\slmult1\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\i\fs20\insrsid12984157 Amsden v. Yamon, et al.}{\fs20\insrsid12984157 , 1999 Guam 14, Opinion
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl-19\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14958532 
{\shp{\*\shpinst\shpleft1440\shptop0\shpright10800\shpbottom19\shpfhdr1\shpbxpage\shpbxignore\shpbypara\shpbyignore\shpwr3\shpwrk0\shpfblwtxt1\shpz0\shplockanchor\shplid2049{\sp{\sn shapeType}{\sv 1}}{\sp{\sn fFlipH}{\sv 0}}{\sp{\sn fFlipV}{\sv 0}}
{\sp{\sn fillColor}{\sv 0}}{\sp{\sn fillBackColor}{\sv 0}}{\sp{\sn fFilled}{\sv 1}}{\sp{\sn lineWidth}{\sv 0}}{\sp{\sn fLine}{\sv 0}}{\sp{\sn fShadow}{\sv 0}}{\sp{\sn posrelh}{\sv 1}}{\sp{\sn fLayoutInCell}{\sv 0}}{\sp{\sn fBehindDocument}{\sv 1}}
{\sp{\sn fLayoutInCell}{\sv 0}}}{\shprslt{\*\do\dobxpage\dobypara\dodhgt0\dprect\dpx1440\dpy0\dpxsize9360\dpysize19\dpfillfgcr0\dpfillfgcg0\dpfillfgcb0\dpfillbgcr0\dpfillbgcg0\dpfillbgcb0\dpfillpat1\dplinehollow}}}}{\fs20\insrsid12984157 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl-240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12984157 
\par }}{\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta )}}
{\*\pnseclvl5\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8
\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF GUAM}{\b\insrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid6686350\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 MISAKO H. AMSDEN
\par }{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Plaintiff-Appellant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 vs.}{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 GODOFREDO B. YAMON, MOYLAN}{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}
}{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 S
\par INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS, DOES I TO X}{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  
\par Defendant-Appellee}{\insrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 OPINION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Supreme Court Case No. CVA98-002
\par Superior Court Case No. CV1885-95
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Filed: April 30, 1999
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Cite as: 1999 Guam 14
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Appeal from the Superior Court of Guam 
\par Submitted on the briefs December 14, 1998
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts11\trgaph120\trleft0\trhdr\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trpaddl120\trpaddr120\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4658\clshdrawnil \cellx4658\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4701\clshdrawnil \cellx9359\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\faauto\rin0\lin0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }{\ul\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Appearing for the Plaintiff-Appellant}{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 : 
\par Misako H. Amsden, Pro se
\par P.O. Box 8407
\par Tamuning, Guam 96910\cell 
\par }{\ul\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Appearing for the Defendant-Appellee:}{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par John A. Spade, Esquire
\par Suite 807, GCIC Building
\par 414 W. Soledad Avenue
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910\cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow 
\ts11\trgaph120\trleft0\trhdr\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trpaddl120\trpaddr120\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4658\clshdrawnil \cellx4658\clvertalt
\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4701\clshdrawnil \cellx9359\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\insrsid14958532 
\par }{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 BEFORE: PETER C. SIGUENZA, Chief Justice}{\cs15\super\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12984157 \chftn }{\insrsid12984157   }{\fs20\insrsid12984157 The signatures in this opinion reflect the titles of the justices at the time this matter was considered and decided.}
}}{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 ; JANET HEALY WEEKS, and BENJAMIN J. F. CRUZ, Associate Justices.}{\insrsid6686350 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid14958532 CRUZ, J.:
\par }{\insrsid14958532\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [1]}{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab Misako H.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
 Amsden appeals the lower court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s deci
sion: 1) Granting summary judgment because the claim was time-barred by the relevant statute of limitations; 2) Granting dismissal for failure to prosecute; and 3) Granting dismissal as a sanction pursuant to Rule 11 of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 We hold that the relevant statute of limitations had run to effectively bar Appellant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s claim.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 In addition, Appellant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s failure to plead affirmatively specific facts precluded 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11403 from operating to toll the statute of limitations.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Accordingly, the trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s decision to dismiss the complaint is AFFIRMED.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14958532 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 I.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 BACKGROUND}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14958532 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab On December 14, 1993, Appellant Misako H. Amsden (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Amsden}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 ) and Appellee Godofredo B. Yamon (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Yamon}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 ) were involved in a vehicle collision.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 As a result, Amsden sought both general and consequential damages in the amount of $150,000.00 inclusive of medical costs.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 This initial complaint was filed on December 19, 1995, however, it was dated December 12, 1995.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Although the complaint named Yamon as the sole defendant, it was not served on him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab Approximately eight and one half months after the filing of the initial complaint, Amsden filed a First Amended Complaint thereby adding Moylan}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s Insurance Underwriters (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Moylan}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 ) as a co-defendantt.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 This amended complaint was filed on September 6, 1996, although it was dated March 7, 1996.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 In addition, while Yamon was served}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
this amended complaint on February 21, 1997, it was never served upon Moylan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Neither the initial compla
int nor the amended complaint contained a reference to the date of the accident that gave rise to the claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab On March 7, 1997, both Yamon and Moylan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s filed an answer.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
Subsequently, they also filed a motion for summary judgment based on the running of the statute of limitations, or in the alternative, dismissal based on the failure to prosecute and as a sanction for willful violations of Rule 11.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Approximately six weeks later, Amsden}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s counsel deposed Yamon.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Amsden then filed her opposition on July 31, 1997.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab On October 21, 1997, the Superior Court ruled from the bench and dismissed the complaint on the basis of all three grounds set forth in motion.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 The court later issued a written Decision and Order on January 15, 1998.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 II.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION OF LAW}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14958532 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532\charrsid14958532 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [6]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
This court has subject matter jurisdiction based upon 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  3107 (1994).}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532\charrsid14958532 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 A.\tab Applicability of 7 GCA }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11403}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab This court reviews an appeal of the trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s decision to grant summary judgement}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  de novo}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Yasuda Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Heights Enter.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 , 1998 Guam 5, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  6; }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Iizuka Corp. v. Kawasho Int}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 l (Guam) Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 , 1997 Guam 10, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  7.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 A grant of summary judgment is proper }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any materi
al fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Yasuda}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  6.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab The lower court dismissed the case at issue on three distinct grounds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 We first address the decision to dismiss the complaint because 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11306 (1996), the relevant statute of limitations, had run and 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11403 (1996), a tolling statute, did not apply.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab 
When the underlying claim is based upon an automobile accident, the relevant statute of limitations provides that an action for injury to a person caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another must be commenced within two years.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11306 (1996).}{\cs15\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\sl480\slmult1
\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12984157 \chftn }{\insrsid12984157  }{\fs20\insrsid12984157 In its entirety, the statute provides:}{\b\fs20\insrsid12984157  }{
\b\fs20\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f172\fs20}}}{\b\fs20\insrsid12984157 Within Two Years.}{\fs20\insrsid12984157  (1) An acti
on for assault, battery, false imprisonment, seduction of a person below the age of legal consent, or for injury to, or for the death of, a person caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another except as provided for in }{\fs20\insrsid12984157 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f172\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12984157  11315.}{\fs20\insrsid12984157 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f172\fs20}}}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
In the instant case, it is undisputed that the statute of limitations on the underlying claim began to run on the day of the accident, December 14, 1993.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Accordingly, a suit based on the accident involving Amsden and Yamon should have been filed on or before December 14, 1995.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 However, the record reveals that Amsden filed suit on December 19, 1995, five days beyond the statutory limitations period.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab Amsden contends that 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11306 was tolled when Yamon was off-island for a period of approximately thirty (30) days by operation of 7 GCA }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11403, a tolling statute.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab Section 11403 provides in its entirety: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
If, when the cause of action accrues against the person, he is out of Guam, the action may be commenced, within the term herein limited, after his return to Guam and if, after the cause of action accrues, he depa
rts from Guam, the time of his absence is not a part of the time limited for the commencement of the action.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11403 (1996).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
The lower court disagreed with Amsden and granted summary judgment on this particular issue }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
because [Amsden] failed to plead any specific acts to justify her failure to file the initial Complaint within two years, and because Yamon remained continuously amenable to personal service of proc
ess at all relevant times, the off-island tolling statute [was]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 inapplicable, and [Amsden}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s] Complaint [was] time-barred.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Amsden v. Yamon, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 CV 1885-95, Decision and Order at 5.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 (January 15, 1998).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Ponderosa}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Homes Inc. v. City of Ramon}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
, 23 Cal. App. 4th 1761, 1768, 29 Cal Rptr. 2d 26, 29, (1994), the court held that, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [w]hen a complaint shows on its face or on the basis 
of judicially noticeable facts that the cause of action is barred by the applicable statute of limitations, the plaintiff must plead facts which show an excuse, tolling, or for some other basis for avoiding the statutory bar.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  Failure to plead affirmatively specific facts, the court held, was a fatal defect subjecting the case to dismissal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 See id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [13]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab In the case at bar, Amsden}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s complaint, for reasons that remain unknown, omitted any reference to the date of the accident giving rise to the cause of action.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Thus, although the complaint did not appear to be time barred }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 on its face,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  we hold that}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  Ponderosa }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 applies in light of the fact that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 judicially noticeable facts,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  namely the date of the accident as relayed orally in court, alerted the trial court to the action}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s untimeliness. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [14]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab Furthermore, in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Campbell v. Campbell}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 , 157 Cal. App. 2d 548, 321 P.2d 133 (Cal. Dist. App. 1958), the court spoke precisely to the question of whether an affirmative pleading of a defendant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
s absence from the jurisdiction was necessary to keep a claim viable in light of the statutory bar.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 The court stated, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [w]ith respect to appellant'
s contention that the statute of limitations has been tolled, suffice it to say that the language of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  351, Code of Civil Procedure, makes no reference to place of residence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
We are of the opinion that an affirmative allegation of absence from the state would be required to toll the running of the statute of limitations.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
at 555, 321 P.2d at 137.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Guam}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 s version of this very same tolling statute, 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11403, merely recodifies California Code of Civil Procedure }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  351.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Accordingly, we explicitly adopt this requirement of an affirmative pleading.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [15]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab Locally, the case of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Bourland v. Salas}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 , 1986 WL 68918, (D.Guam App. Div. Oct. 24, 1986), supports the requirement of an affirmative pleading.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Bourland, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
the Appellate Division, in deciding upon whether a plaintiff must affirmatively plead specific facts when it was apparent that the complaint was time barred, stated: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [a]s early as 1896, the California Supreme Co
urt held that a plaintiff must affirmatively plead that his claim is not barred by the statute of limitations when the pleading on its face appears to be time\_barred.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
at}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  *}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 3}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Lady Washington Consolidated Co. v. Wood}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
, 113 Cal. 482, 486, 45 P.809, 810 (1896)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532\charrsid14958532 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 III.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14958532 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6686350 {\b\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 [16]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 \tab Due to Amsden}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
s failure to plead affirmatively specific facts, 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350  11403 did not operate to toll the statute of limitations.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
Consequently, the complaint was time-barred and in the absence of any triable issues of fact, the dismissal was proper.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
We need not address the second ground for which the trial court granted summary judgment relating to the amenability to suit issue.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
Based on our holding, we need not address the issues relating to the failure to prosecute and Rule 11 sanctions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6686350  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
Accordingly, we AFFIRM the lower court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 
s decision to grant summary judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14958532 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14958532 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 BENJAMIN J. F CRUZ\tab \tab }{\insrsid6686350  }{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 JANET HEALY WEEKS
\par Associate Justice\tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid6686350  }{\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 Associate Justice}{\insrsid6686350 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14958532 {\insrsid14958532 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14958532 {\insrsid12984157\charrsid6686350 PETER C. SIGUENZA
\par Chief Justice
\par }}