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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4401870\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 In re:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 PAT N. DUQUE, PONCIANO E. ELGARICO,}{
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 ARNOLD E. DAVIS, JR., THOMAS E. SHELDON,}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 and ARMANDO S. DOMINGUEZ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par Petitioners,
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 v.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 SUPERIOR COURT OF GUAM,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par Respondent,
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 CANDELARIA TAITANO RIOS, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 individually
\par and on behalf of all those similarly situated,
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 FELIX P. CAMACHO, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Governor of Guam, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 LOURDES PEREZ, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Director of Administration, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 ROSITA FEJERAN, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Ass\rquote 
t Treasurer of Guam, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 PAULA M. BLAS, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Acting Director of Guam Retirement Fund, and }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 JOE T. SAN AGUSTIN, DR. WILFRED P. LEON GUERRERO, JAMES J. TAYLOR, Ph.D., KATHERINE T.E.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 TAITANO, GEORGE SANTOS, ANTHONY C. BLAZ, GERARD A. CRUZ, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 in their capacity as members of the}{
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Board of Trustees of the Government of Guam Retirement Fund,
\par Real Parties in Interest.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Supreme Court Case No.: WRP07-001
\par Superior Court Case No.: SP0206-93
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
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\par Robert J. O\rquote Connor, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 Esq.
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\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, GU 96910
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\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \cell }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
For Respondent-Real Party in Interest Rios:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
\par Michael F. Phillps., }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 Esq.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876  
\par Phillips & Bordallo, P.C.
\par 410 W. O\rquote Brien Dr. Ste. 102
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, GU 96910
\par \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \trowd \irow2\irowband2
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For Real Party in Interest Camacho, Perez, Fejeran:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
\par Shannon J. Taitano-Lujan, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 Esq.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
\par Legal Counsel
\par Office of the Governor 
\par Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor\rquote s Complex
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2320227\charrsid9267876 Adelup, GU 96918}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {
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\cellx9162\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \cell \cell }\pard 
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\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \cell Eduardo A. Calvo, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 Esq.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
\par Calvo & Clark, LLP
\par 655 S. Marine Dr. Ste. 202
\par Tamuning, GU 96911
\par \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \trowd \irow6\irowband6
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\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \cell }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
For Real Party in Interest Blas and Retirement Fund:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
\par David W. Dooley, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 Esq.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
\par Dooley, Roberts & Fowler, LLP
\par 865 S. Marine Dr. Ste 201
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2320227\charrsid9267876 Tamuning, GU 96911}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {
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\cellx9162\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \cell \cell }\pard 
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\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \cell Alicia A.G. Limtiaco, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 Esq.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
\par Attorney General
\par Office of the Attorney General
\par 287 W. O\rquote Brien Dr.
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, GU 96910\cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 \trowd \irow10\irowband10\lastrow 
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\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4401870\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 BEFORE:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 RICHARD H. BENSON, Presiding Justice }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Pro Tempore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 ; MIGUEL S. DEMAPAN, Justice }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Pro Tempore}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 ; JOHN A. MANGLONA, Justice }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Pro Tempore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 .}{
\cs40\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s39\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15619328 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid10508784 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid10508784   On April 19, 2007, Chief Justice F. Philip Carbullido and Associate Justice Rob
ert J. Torres, Jr., filed statements of recusal disclosing the reasons for their recusal.  Because all the parties did not waive the disclosed conflict, Chief Justice Carbullido and Justice Torres were recused from the case.  On April 23, 2007, Chief Just
ice Carbullido, citing the Rule of Necessity, appointed the Hon. Richard H. Benson as Presiding Justice }{\i\fs20\insrsid10508784 Pro Tempore}{\fs20\insrsid10508784  in the matter.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 BENSON, J.:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 [1]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab Petitioners Pat N. Duque, Ponciano E. Elgarico, Arnold E. Davis, Jr., Thomas E. Sheldon, and}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Armando S. Dominguez (collectively \'93Petitioners\'94
) invoked the original jurisdiction of this court, and sought a writ of prohibition to order Respondent Superior Court of Guam to prevent the trial court judge from presiding over the proceedings in the Superior Court and to reassign the case a}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 new judge, or alternatively to order the issue of the trial court judge\rquote s disqualification be assigned to another judge.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 This court issued an Alternative Writ of Prohibition on October 3, 2007, which, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 inter alia}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , prohibited the assigned judge from presiding over further proceedings in the case. 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab 
We hold that Petitioners have a plain, speedy and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of the law, and accordingly, we discharge the Alternative Writ of Prohibition issued on October 3, 2007.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 I.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab The underlying case, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Rios v. Camacho}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  (\'93the COLA case\'94), Superior Court Case No. SP0206-93, is a class action brought in 1993 by Candelaria Taitano Rios (\'93Rios\'94
), individually and as class representative on behalf of eligible Government of Guam retirees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
The COLA case sought mandamus relief for the non-payment of the cost of living allowance (\'93COLA\'94) provided by 4 GCA \'a7 8137.1, which was repealed in 1995.}{\cs40\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \chftn {\footnote 
\pard\plain \s39\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15619328 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid10508784 \chftn }{\insrsid10508784   }{
\fs20\insrsid10508784 Title 4 GCA \'a7 8137.1 was enacted by Guam Public Law 19-19:
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li720\ri720\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid15619328 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs20\insrsid10508784 Section 57.}{\fs20\insrsid10508784  
 A new 4 GCA \'a7 8137.1 is added to read:
\par \tab \'93}{\b\fs20\insrsid10508784 \'a78137.1.  Annual Cost of Living Allowance.}{\fs20\insrsid10508784 
  Annually, on the first retirement payday after July 1 of each year, each person entitled to receive a benefit under this Chapter shall receive, in addition to any other a
djustment to which such person may be entitled under this Chapter, an annual lump sum cost of living allowance paid out of the General Fund and administered by the Retirement Fund, to be computed by multiplying the entitled benefit times the rate of infla
tion based on the cost of living index computed annually by the Department of Commerce pursuant to Subsection (f) of \'a7
47060 of the Government Code. The base year used in these computations shall be calendar year 1988. The right to this cost of living allowa
nce shall be deemed not to be a vested right of the members of the Retirement Fund. The money necessary to fund this section shall be automatically appropriated from the General Fund on an annual basis as required, unless later amended.\'94
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15619328 {\fs20\insrsid10508784 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Guam{\*\xmlclose} Pub. L. 
19-019:57 (Aug. 22, 1988).  This provision was repealed in 1995.  {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Guam{\*\xmlclose} Pub. L. 23:-045:IV:7 (Oct. 18, 1995).}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Summary judgment was denied on January 19, 1994, and the trial court upheld the validity of section 8137.1 and payment of COLA.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 See }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Candelaria T. Rios & COLA Class Mem. of P. & A. in Opp\rquote n to Writ of Prohibition (\'93Rios Mem.\'94
), Ex. J (Decision & Order, Jan. 19, 1994).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
In 2005, the COLA case was assigned to Superior Court Judge Arthur R. Barcinas, who thereafter presided over the trial conducted in 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
The parties ultimately entered into a stipulated judgment on November 21, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
Rios Mem., Ex. A (Stipulation & Order, Nov. 21, 2006); Ex. B (Judgment, Nov. 21, 2006).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 The Stipulation and Order stated that \'93
all parties waive their rights to appeal or further request reconsideration of previous Court Orders.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Rios Mem., Ex. A (Stip, & Order).

\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1967625\charrsid9267876 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab On February 12, 2007, Petitioners filed an Objection to Competency of Judge Pursuant to 7 G.C.A. \'a7
 6107 in the Superior Court case, seeking to disqualify Judge Barcinas for a conflict of interest because his father is a member of the Plaintiff Class in the class action.}{\cs40\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \chftn 
{\footnote \pard\plain \s39\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\keep\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13328361 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid10508784 \chftn }{\insrsid10508784   
}{\fs20\insrsid10508784 Petitioners later alleged that Judge Barcinas\rquote s mother is also a member of the COLA class.  Pet., p. 3 (April. 13, 2007).}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 At the same time, Petitioners filed a Motion to Intervene in the COLA case pursuant to Rule 24 (a) and (b) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure, in order to:}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 1) set aside the judgment and all orders entered by Judge Barcinas, and to disqualify him on the groun
d of his conflict of interest; and 2) assert, as a cross-claim, a taxpayer action to enjoin payment of funds to COLA class on the terms set forth in the judgment Judge Barcinas entered, and to recover the funds for the Government of Guam.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Judge Barcinas d
enied the Objection to Competency, stating that Petitioners were not parties to the proceeding and thus the objection to competency was \'93not yet properly before the Court.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Petition for Writ of Prohibition (\'93Petition\'94), Ex. D (Order, Mar. 19, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15619328\charrsid9267876 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab On April 13, 2007, Petitioners filed the instant Petition, requesting this court to issue a writ \'93
to prohibit any further participation by Judge Barcinas in this matter, and to require a new judge be appointed for all further proceedings in the case\'94 or to require \'93that the issue of Judge Barcinas\rquote 
 disqualification be assigned to another judge before he takes any further action in the case, including hearing and/or ruling upon the Motion to Intervene, now scheduled for hearing on April 20, 2007.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Petition, pp. 6-7 (Apr. 13, 2007).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15619328\charrsid9267876 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab This court issued an Alternative Writ of Prohibition on October 3, 2007, which commanded the court to:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
[I]mmediately on the receipt of this writ, to prohibit Superior Court Judge Arthur R. Barcinas from presiding over further proceedings in Superior Court Case No. SP0206-93 (\'93the COLA case\'94
), and to show cause before this court . . . why Judge Barcinas should not be absolutely restrained from any further proceedings in the COLA case, and why the COLA case should not be referre
d to another judge to decide the disqualification issue and the intervention motion.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
The Respondent herein and the Real Parties in Interest, may file and serve a written return on or before Friday, October 12, 2007.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
FURTHERMORE, the Petitioners and the Respondent herein, and all parties in interest may file memoranda addressing the following issue:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
Whether making the writ permanent would be futile because [of] the relief sought by Petitioners herein; specifically, grant of the motion to intervene and objection to competency, may not be available.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par Alternative Writ of Prohibition, p. 2 (Oct. 3, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Present at the show cause hearing on October 26, 2007, were Attorney Robert J. O\rquote 
Conner for Petitioners; Attorney Michael F. Phillips for Rios and the Plaintiff COLA class; and Attorney B. Ann Keith for Respondent Superior Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 II.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15619328\charrsid9267876 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab The Supreme Court has \'93jurisdiction of original proceedings for . . . prohibition\'94 pursuant to 7 GCA \'a7
 3107(b) (2005).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 III.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15619328\charrsid9267876 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab Before addressing the merits of the Petition, this court must first examine whether writ relief is appropriate or 
necessary.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 See People v. Super. Ct. (Quint)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 1997 Guam 7 \'b6 7.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 We have required \'93the petitioning party to bear the burden of justifying the issuance of a writ.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
This burden is well established.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 ,}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  e.g.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  DeGeorge v. United States Dist. Ct.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 219 F.3d 930, 934 (9th Cir. 2000) (stating that the \'93petitioner has the burden to establish \lquote that its right to issuance of the writ is clear and indisputable.\rquote \'94) (quoting 
}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Bankers Life & Cas. Co. v. Holland,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  346 U.S. 379, 384 (1953)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Furthermore, we remain cognizant that \'93[w]hether the issuance of an extraordinary writ is the appropriate remedy lies in the discretion of the court.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 People v. Super. Ct. (Laxamana)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 2001 Guam 26 \'b6 5.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15619328\charrsid9267876 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab \'93
The writ of prohibition . . . . arrests the proceedings of any tribunal, corporation, board, or person exercising judicial functions, when such proceedings are without or in excess of the jurisdiction of such tribunal, corporation, board, or person.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 7 GCA \'a7 31301 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
Petitioners request this court to either prohibit Judge Barcinas from participating in the case and order the appointment of a new judge, or order that the disqualification issue be assigned to another judge.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7688704\charrsid9267876 \sect }\sectd \margbsxn720\psz1\sbknone\linex0\headery1440\endnhere\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid7688704\sftnbj {\headerl \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar
\tqr\tx9360\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\fs20\insrsid10508784 In re Duque v. Superior Court (Rios)}{\fs20\insrsid10508784 , Draft Opinion\tab Page \chpgn  of }
{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20\insrsid10508784  NUMPAGES \\* arabic \\* MERGEFORMAT }}{\fldrslt {\fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid10508784 15}}}\sectd \margbsxn720\linex0\endnhere\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\insrsid10508784 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\tx0\tx720\tx1440\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\insrsid10508784 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl-14\slmult0\nowidctlpar\tx0\tx720\tx1440\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\insrsid10508784 
\par }}{\footerl \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx0\tx720\tx1440\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid10508784 
\par }}{\footerr \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\tx0\tx720\tx1440\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid10508784 
\par }}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15619328\charrsid9267876 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab A writ of prohibition \'93may be issued by any court except police or commissioner\rquote 
s courts, to an inferior tribunal . . . in all cases where there is not a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
It is issued upon the verified petition of the person beneficially interested.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 7 GCA \'a7 31302 (2005). 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15619328\charrsid9267876 [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab Clearly, Petitioners have satisfied certain statutory requirements.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 The Superior Court is an \'93inferior tribunal\'94 with regard to the Supreme Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 7 GCA \'a7 3102 (2005) ( \'93The Supreme Court of Guam shall be the highest court of Guam.\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Petitioners filed a verified petition in this court on April 13, 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
In addition, Guam law imposes three requirements to issue a writ of prohibition:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 (1) proceedings without or in excess of a tribunal\rquote 
s jurisdiction; (2) petitioner is without a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy at law; and (3) petitioner is a beneficially interested party. 7 GCA \'a7\'a7 31301, 31302. Because Guam\rquote 
s statute is derived from the California Code of Civil Procedure, we look to the substantial precedent developed within that state to assist in interpreting parallel Guam provisions.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Laxamana}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 2001 Guam 26 \'b6 8 (footnote omitted).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15619328\charrsid9267876 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15619328\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab We need only address whether Petitioners have \'93a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law,\'94 because we believe this issue is dispositive.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 7 GCA \'a7 31302.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
We recognize that Petitioners bear the burden of showing there is no such remedy.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 See Phelan v. Super. Ct.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 217 P.2d 951, 953 (Cal. 1950); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 see also Agric. Servs., Inc. v. City of Gooding}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 818 P.2d 331, 334 (Idaho Ct. App. 1991) (\'93The party seeking the writ must prove that no such remedy exists.\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Yet, in their October 22, 2007 memorandum, and during the show cause hearing, Petitioners conceded that they could have filed a separate taxpayer action pursuant to 5 GCA \'a7
 7103 and sought an injunction against paying out the COLA judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
Petitioners nonetheless argued that they chose to join an existing suit where the important parties were }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4463962\charrsid9267876 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 lready 
involved, and to intervene in the instant litigation rather than institute a new lawsuit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Because Petitioners have \'93
a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law,\'94 the previously issued writ of prohibition must be discharged.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 3}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab Our holding is guided by }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Murphy v. Bantel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
, 91 P. 805 (Cal. Dist. Ct. App. 1907), where a taxpayer requested a writ of prohibition to prevent a county treasurer from paying a bill, despite a court order that such bill be paid.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  at 805.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
The court recognized that a writ of prohibition would not issue:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 even if it be conceded that the bill is illegal or not authorized by law. }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
In such case the taxpayer has a remedy by proceeding in the superior court under the process of injunction to restrain the payment. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
This remedy is one of frequent occurrence in our courts; but we know of no practice authorizing any court to prohibit the payment of a claim, except by injunction, even although the claim may be illegal.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  at 806 (emphasis added).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 The same remedy exists for Petitioners here.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Petitioners may, pursuant to 5 GCA 
\'a7 7103, institute a taxpayer lawsuit in the Superior Court and request an injunction to prohibit payment of the COLA judgment in that proceeding.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 4}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab Other jurisdictions, including South Dakota, Idaho and Washington, have enacted laws that define a writ of prohibition with language identical to Guam and California.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Furthermore, courts in these states have concluded, like California in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Murphy
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , that an injunction presents an alternative remedy that precludes issuance of a writ of prohibition.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 5}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab For example, South Dakota law similarly \'93provides that the writ of prohibition may be issued where there is not a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Gilmore v. Sandy}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 209 N.W. 342, 342 (S.D. 1926).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Gilmore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
, a taxpayer brought an action against the district school board \'93to prevent the issuance of bonds . . . and to prevent the levy of taxes to retire such bonds.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 The 
South Dakota Supreme Court held that the existence of injunctive relief precluded issuance of a writ of prohibition:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \'93
Without considering whether the facts alleged in the complaint would authorize the granting of a writ of prohibition, it is clear that they would, if proven, authorize injunctive relief, and that such relief would be adequate.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 That being the case, the extraordinary writ of prohibition may not be resorted to.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
 (emphasis added); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 see also H & W Contracting, LLC v. City of Watertown}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
, 633 N.W.2d 167, 176 (S.D. 2001) (citing with approval }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Gilmore v. Sandy}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
 for the proposition that prohibition was denied because injunctive relief was available and adequate).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 6}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab Idaho similarly provides that a writ of prohibition \'93
may be issued by the Supreme court . . . to an inferior tribunal . . . where there is not a plain, speedy and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Idaho Code \'a7 7-402 (West, Westlaw through 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 In}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Agricultural Services, Inc. v. City of Gooding}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
, 818 P.2d 331 (Idaho Ct. App. 1991), an Idaho appellate court vacated the trial court\rquote s issuance of a writ of prohibition that prevented the city from going forward with a construction contract, holding that 
there was an adequate remedy of seeking a declaratory judgment under Idaho statute, and the party \'93could have requested the issuance of a preliminary injunction or restraining order.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  at 332.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 

\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 7}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab Finally, Washington law provides for a writ \'93
when that tribunal is acting without or in excess of its jurisdiction and there is no plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 State ex rel. O\rquote Brien v. Police Ct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 128 P.2d 332, 355 (Wash. 1942).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 County of Spokane v. Local 1553, Am. Fed\rquote n of State, County & Muni. Employees}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 888 P.2d 735 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995), the court recognized that the party seeking the writ \'93ha[d] not shown that injunctive relief would not have been speedy and adequate.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  at 740.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Because an alternative remedy existed, it was not an abuse of discretion to deny prohibition.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 8}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab Statutes in South Dakota, Idaho and Washington have identical language to Guam in defining a writ of prohibition, and courts in these states have interpreted a \'93
plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of the law\'94 as including both legal and equitable remedies. 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 It is required that an applicant for a writ of prohibition must show that he or she has no \'93plain, speedy and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law\'94
 available to them. If there is another \'93plain, speedy and adequate\'94 remedy }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 at law or in equity}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
, equally available to an applicant, this Court has held it will not issue a writ of prohibition. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Cummings v. Mickelson}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 495 N.W.2d 493, 495 (S.D. 1993) (citations omitted, emphasis added).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Idaho has also concluded that either legal and equitable remedies are sufficient to preclude prohibition.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \'93Our 
Supreme Court continues to adhere strictly to the principle that the extraordinary writs of prohibition and mandamus are not available where an adequate remedy exists in the ordinary course of law, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 either legal or equitable}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 .\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Agric. Servs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 818 P.2d at 333-34 (emphasis added).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 The Washington Supreme Court concluded that its inquiry was whether there was an \'93absence of a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 in the ordinary course of legal procedure}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 .\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 O\rquote Brien}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 128 P.2d at 335 (emphasis added). }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 [}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 19}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab Furthermore, simply because the alternative remedy may be more time consuming or less convenient does not require issuance of prohibition.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 The Supreme Court of California recognized this in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Agassiz v. Superior Court}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 27 P. 49 (Cal. 1891), when it held:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \'93A remedy
 does not fail to be speedy and adequate because, by pursuing it through the \lquote ordinary course of law,\rquote  more time would probably be consumed than in the proceeding here sought to be used.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }
{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  at 50.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
The court reaffirmed this holding more than fifty years later, and held:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \'93
A remedy is not inadequate merely because more time would be consumed by pursuing it through the ordinary course of law than would be required in the use of the extraordinary writ of prohibition.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Rescue Army v. Muni. Ct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 171 P.2d 8, 12 (Cal. 1946); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
see also Mitchell v. Super. Ct., }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 219 P.2d 861, 862 (Cal. Dist. Ct. App. 1950) (rejecting argument that the alternative remedy was inadequate because it \'93will take time and cost money\'94).
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Other jurisdictions with similar statutory language are in accord.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876  e.g.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 O\rquote Brien}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 128 P.2d at 336 (\'93A remedy is not inadequate merely because it is attended with delay, expense, annoyance, or even some hardship.\'94); }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Natatorium Co. v. Erb}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 200 P. 348, 350 (Idaho 1921) (\'93
The adequacy of the remedy by appeal does not depend upon mere delay, expense, or inconvenience.\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 0}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab The }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Agassiz }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
court further explained the reasons supporting the strict construction of the elements of a writ of prohibition:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Like all other extr
aordinary remedies, prohibition is to be resorted to only in cases where the usual and ordinary forms of remedy are insufficient to afford redress; and it is a principle of universal application, and one which lies at the very foundation of the law of pro
hibition, that the jurisdiction is strictly confined to cases where no other remedy exists, and it is always a sufficient reason for withholding the writ that the party aggrieved has another and complete remedy at law.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par 27 P. at 50 (citation omitted).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Here, Petitioners acknowledged that Guam law provides for a taxpayer action under 5 GCA \'a7 7103.}{
\cs40\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s39\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15619328 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid10508784 \chftn }{\insrsid10508784   }{\fs20\insrsid10508784 Assuming, }{\i\fs20\insrsid10508784 arguendo}{\fs20\insrsid10508784 
, that Petitioners filed such an action, they would not need to prove they were entitled to intervene; they would be parties to the action
.  Further, the case may likely be brought to another judge, and thus, Petitioners would have precisely what they sought \endash  another judge reviewing Judge Barcinas\rquote  competency to hear the COLA case.}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Petitioners would be able to seek an injunction in that proceeding.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Moreover, if the request for an injunction is denied, Petitioners could then appeal such denial to this court, as an appeal \'93may be taken . . . [f]rom an order . . . refusing to grant o
r dissolve an injunction.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 7 GCA \'a7 25102(f) (2005); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
see also State ex rel. Thatcher v. Dist. Ct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 149 P. 178, 179 (Nev. 1915) (\'93
An order refusing to set aside the injunction becomes at once appealable in advance of the trial upon the merits.\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Thus, \'93th
ere is a right to an immediate review by appeal, [and] that remedy is almost as speedy as a writ proceeding, under present practice, and should be considered adequate unless petitioner can show some special reason why it is rendered inadequate by the part
icular circumstances of his case.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Phelan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 217 P.2d at 955.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
Petitioners argued only that the avenue of relief they chose, of intervention and filing the instant writ of mandamus, was instituted for the sake of convenience, rather than that the alternative remedy was inadequate. }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 IV.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1117562\charrsid9267876 1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741011\charrsid9267876 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 \tab We hold that Petitioners have not met their burden of showing the absence of \'93a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of the law\'94
 and therefore, have not satisfied their burden of justifying issuance of the writ.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 Quint}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 , 1997 Guam 7 \'b6 7.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
We hold that the case is not appropriate for the extraordinary remedy of a writ of prohibition; therefore, the Alternative Writ of Prohibition issued on October 3, 2007, is hereby }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
DISCHARGED.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616719\charrsid9267876 
\par 
\par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11614497\charrsid9267876  SEQ CHAPTER \\h \\r 1}}{\fldrslt }}\sectd \margbsxn720\psz1\sbknone\linex0\headery1440\endnhere\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid7688704\sftnbj {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11614497\charrsid9267876 MANGLONA, J., concurring:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11614497\charrsid9267876 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 [22]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 \tab 
I agree with the majority that Petitioners here have failed to show the absence of a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of the law. I write in concurrenc
e, however, because the majority opinion may have the unintended effect of encouraging Petitioners to continue their legal efforts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 
In contrast to the majority\rquote s approach, I would have addressed the effect of the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 COLA Relief Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 
, Guam Public Law 29-18, on the remedies now available to Petitioners.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 [23]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 \tab The }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 COLA Relief Act }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 creates a statutory mandate to implement the settlement agreement, by enacting a new subsection (d) to 5 GCA \'a7 6404 which provides:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11488595 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 (d) Certificates Authorized for COLA Settlement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876  (1) The Government of 
Guam shall finally and permanently implement the settlement agreement entered into between the Government of Guam and the COLA Class as ordered by the Judgment in }{\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 Rios v. Camacho}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 . . . . }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 I Liheslatura}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876  acknowledges, adopts, and affirms t
he government\rquote s obligation to immediately pay all monies due and ordered by said Judgment and the Stipulation and Order of November 21, 2006.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9267876 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 
\par Guam Pub. L. 29-18:2 (Sept. 24, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 The }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 COLA Relief Act }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 incorporates by reference the Superior Court judgment in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 Rios v. Camacho}{
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, Superior Court Case No. SP206-93, and the settlement therein is now statutory law. The Legislature has expressed in very clear terms its intention to implement the COLA settlement agreement, stating that \'93[t]he government of Guam 
is obligated to pay each member of the successful class of COLA Awardees in }{\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 Rios v. Camacho}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 
, Superior Court Case No. SP206-93.\'94 Guam Pub. L. 29-18:1 (Sept. 24, 2007). Unless Petitioners can point out a constitutional or organic deficiency on the face 
of the agreement itself, this Court cannot now disturb that agreement. Indeed, even if Petitioners were successful in vacating the lower court judgment and obtaining a smaller one, they would still have to convince the legislature to agree to the smaller 
judgment by repealing 5 GCA \'a7 6404(d).
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 [24]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 \tab 
That the source of section 6404(d) is a potentially flawed judgment of the Superior Court is of no consequence now that the settlement is implemented by statute. Even if Judge Barcinas\rquote  parents had penned the sett
lement themselves, that would not, of itself, void the legitimate act of the legislature in agreeing to pay it. Generally, the judiciary does not insert itself into the legislative process and question the source of a given law.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 Stilp v. Commonwealth}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 ,}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 905 A.2d 918, 952 (Pa. 2006) (\'93
When a challenge is forwarded concerning the process by which legislation is enacted, rather than the substance of the legislation, concerns of comity and separation of powers between the branches necessarily arise. . . . [T]his
 Court takes seriously its responsibility as a coordinate and equal branch of government, while showing a measure of appropriate deference to the legislative branch when it comes to matters affecting the mechanics of bills and the legislative process.\'94
). Instead, our power lies only in review of the final product, that is, the public laws duly enacted by our legislature.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 
See Marbury v. Madison}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 , 5 U.S. 137, 177-78 (1803). Because the legislature has broad powers to appropriate funds for the payment of the government\rquote 
s obligations under the Organic Act, section 6404(d) will remain law even if the underlying judgment is eventually vacated. }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 See In re Request of Gutierrez}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 , 2002 Guam 1 \'b6 38 (\'93[P]ursuant to the Organic Acts, the Legislature has plenary or absolute power over appropriations[.]\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 (quotations omitted)).
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 [25]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 \tab Furthermore, I believe that other legislative enactments underscore the legislature\rquote 
s intent to implement the COLA settlement agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 In Public Law 28-151, the legislature autho
rized the Governor of Guam to use certain executive branch accounts \'93for the purpose of making payments for the Cost of Living Adjustment to government of Guam retirees as set forth in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 
Rios v. Camacho, et al.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 , Superior Court Case No. SP206-93 . . . .\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 
Guam Pub. L. 28-151:1 (Oct. 31, 2006).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 Recently, despite the Governor\rquote 
s veto, the legislature passed by override vote Public Law 29-04, which states that \'93the Government of Guam, pursuant to }{\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 Rios v. Camacho}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 , Superior Court Case No. SP206-93, relative to Cost of Living Allowances, owes the prevailing parties a judgment . . . . Therefore, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 I Liheslatura}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876  will honor the government\rquote 
s commitment to pay COLA awards by assigning the Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) promissory note from the GTA sale proceeds for immediate partial payment to the COLA class.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 Guam Pub. L. 29-04:1 (Sept. 6, 2007).
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I would suggest that Petitioners are battling windmills in attempting to repeal statutes by vacating a lower court judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 
The proper method of repealing the statutes at issue here is not by instituting further litigation, but rather, by seeking legislative relief.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9267876  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641933\charrsid9267876 Because I agree with the majority\rquote s position, and because I believe Petitioners cannot obtain the remedy they seek from the judiciary, I concur.}{
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