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Johnson, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8257981\charrsid10559551 Esq.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8257981\charrsid10559551 \par Blair Sterling Johnson}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8257981\charrsid10559551 Martinez & Leon Guerrero, P.C. \par Pacific News Bldg., Ste}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8257981\charrsid10559551 1008 \par 238 Archbishop Flores St}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8257981\charrsid10559551 \par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, G}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 U}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8257981\charrsid10559551 96910\cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8257981\charrsid10559551 \trowd \irow1\irowband1\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft1530\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind1638\tblindtype3 \clvertalt \clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3600\clshdrawnil \cellx5130\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4140\clshdrawnil \cellx9270\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 BEFORE:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 ROBERT J. TORRES, JR., Presiding Justice; RICHARD H. BENSON, Justice }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Pro Tempore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 ; and JOHN A. MANGLONA, Justice }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Pro Tempore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 . \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8257981\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 TORRES, J.:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 [1]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab This matter comes before the court pursuant to a Motion to Dismiss Appeal filed by Defendant-Appellee Fujita Kanko Guam, Inc. (\'93Fujita\'94) on March 5, 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Plaintiff-Appellant Kevin Shin (\'93Shin\'94) presently appeals the trial court\rquote s Decision and Order, which partly denied his Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Fujita argues that this court is without jurisdiction to hear the instant appeal.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Fujita maintains that Shin is attempting an interlocutory appeal of an order partly denying Shin\rquote s motion to amend his complaint and that such interlocutory appeals generally are impermissible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 In response, Shin contends that this appeal raises issues which warrant the exercise of our discretion to conduct interlocutory review under 7 GCA \'a7 3108(b).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 We decide that the issues raised in this appeal are inappropriate for interlocutory review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Accordingly, this appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.}{\cs40\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s39\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15807623 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\super\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid10167053 } {\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 This Opinion of the court supersedes the Order for dismissal issued on July 18, 2007 }{\i\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 nunc pro tunc}{\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 .}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14184765 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 I. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Shin timely filed a Notice of Appeal in accordance with former Rule 4.2 of the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure on February 21, 2007, requesting interlocutory review of the trial court\rquote s Decision and Order that partly denied Shin\rquote s Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 The Decision and Order, issued on February 2, 2007, prohibited Shin from alleging that Fujita did not provide him with a five-day opportunity to cure any default and that he was \'93ready, willing, and able\'94 to close on the closing date, but permitted Shin to add the other remaining allegations and claims presented in his Proposed Amended Complaint.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Appellant\rquote s Statement of Jurisdiction, Ex. B (Decision and Order, February 2, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 On March 8, 2007, we rejected Fujita\rquote s request to r equire Shin to comply with the newly promulgated Rule 4.2 but reserved decision on Fujita\rquote s motion to dismiss and ordered that Shin respond to Fujita\rquote s motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 On March 21, 2007, Shin filed a Response to Fujita\rquote s motion to dismiss.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 On March 27, 2007, Fujita filed a Reply. During the consideration of the instant motion, several other motions were filed.}{ \cs40\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s39\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15807623 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\super\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid10167053 }{\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On June 12, 2007, Tumon Partners, LLC (\'93Tumon Partners\'94) and Hee K. Cho ( \'93Cho\'94) filed a motion to substitute for Shin or to intervene in the appeal.}{\fs24\insrsid10167053 }{\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 That same day, Attorney Louie Yanza entered an appearance on behalf of Shin and, on June 13, 2007, moved for a voluntary dismissal of the instant appeal. \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15807623 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 \tab On June 15, 2007, Shin withdrew both his motion for reconsideration, filed on May 24, 2007, and his Response to Fujita\rquote s motion to dismiss, filed on March 21, 2007.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On June 18, 2007, Fujita filed a Statement of Non-Opposition to Shin\rquote s motion for voluntary dismissal of the appeal.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 That same day, Tumon Partners and Cho filed a Response to Shin\rquote s motion for voluntary dismissal of the appeal, again requesting that they be allowed to be substituted in as appellants or be allowed to intervene.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On June 19, 2007, Fujita filed an Opposition to the motion to substitute or to intervene made by Tumon Partners and Cho.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 That same day, Shin filed a Response opposing the motion to substitute or to intervene made by Tumon Partners. \par \tab On June 20, 2007, Tumon Partners and Cho filed an Emergency Motion to Substitute or to Intervene pursuant to Rule 6(f) of the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On June 21, 2007, Fujita filed an Opposition to the Emergency Motion filed by Tumon Partners and Cho.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 That same day, Shin also filed an Opposition to the Emergency Motion filed by Tumon Partners and Cho. \par \tab On June 22, 2007, Shin filed a Reply to the opposition, filed by Tumon Partners and Cho, to Shin\rquote s motion for voluntary dismissal of his appeal, arguing that Tumon Partners and Cho have no standing to oppose Shin\rquote s voluntary dismissal.} {\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On June 25, 2007, Tumon Partners and Cho filed a Reply to the oppositions, filed by Fujita and Shin, to their motion to substitute or to intervene.}{\insrsid10167053 }{ \insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On June 26, 2007, Tumon Partners and Cho filed a Reply in support of their Emergency Motion to substitute or to intervene.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 \par \tab On July 2, 2007, Shin filed a motion to disqualify Attorney Richard Pipes from appearing in the instant appeal, or any other related matter, on behalf of Tumon Partners or Cho.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On July 11, 2007, Tumon Partners and Cho filed an opposition to Shin\rquote s motion for disqualification.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On July 16, 2007, Shin filed a Reply.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15807623 {\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 \tab On May 23, 2007, upon Fujita\rquote s Motion to Toll Briefing Schedule Pending a Decision on Appellee\rquote s Motion to Dismiss, this court issued an order tolling the briefing schedule pending a ruling on the motion to dismiss.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On M ay 24, 2007, Shin moved for reconsideration of that order.}{\insrsid10167053 }{\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On May 30, 2007, Fujita filed a Response opposing Shin\rquote s motion for reconsideration.}{\insrsid10167053 }{ \insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 On June 1, 2007, Shin filed a Reply.}{\insrsid10167053 }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14184765 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 II.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Fujita argues that interlocutory appeals from the denial of a motion to amend a complaint generally are impermissible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Further, Fujita asserts that while section 3108(b) of Title 7 of the Guam Code Annotated affords this court discretion to consider interlocutory appeals under limited circumstances, such conditions are not met in this case.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Shin, however, maintains that we should exercise our discretionary jurisdiction under subsections (1), (2), and (3) of section 3108(b). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Shin first argues that this appeal would materially advance the termination of the lit igation and clarify further proceedings because the parties would not be \'93 forced to continue through discovery and trial with the possibility of having this Order overturned after final judgment, thereby requiring the parties to re-engage in discovery and trial.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Appellant\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1780431\charrsid10559551 Resp. to Mot. to Dismiss}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , p. 6 (March 21, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Shin next contends that he may be substantially and irreparably harmed if he is not permitted to make the allegations against Fujita because the subject property \'93is the last remaining la rge set of parcels on Tumon Bay suitable for development as a resort, a unique property and opportunity,\'94 and \'93 if this case is delayed by the need for two trials and sets of discovery, the property may have been developed in ways that will be difficult if not impossible to alter.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Appellant\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1780431\charrsid10559551 Resp. to Mot. to Dismiss}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , p. 6 (March 21, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Finally, Shin argues that interlocutory review would clarify issues of genuine importance in the administration of justice by explaining, for the lower court, the standard in ruling on a motion to amend a complaint. \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Section 3108(b) affords this court discretion to exercise interlocutory review where immediate appellate review of orders, other than final judgments, is not specifically made available by statute.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 People v. Angoco}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 2006 Guam 18 \'b6 19.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Section 3108(b) provides that: \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Orders other than final judgments shall be available to immediate appellate review as provided by law and in other cases only at the discretion of the Supreme Court where it determines that resolution of the questions of law on which the order is based will: \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (1) Materially advance the termination of the litigation or clarify further proceedings therein; \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (2) Protect a party from substantial and irreparable injury; or \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 {\*\bkmkstart SDU_2}{\*\bkmkend SDU_2} \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (3) Clarify issues of general importance in the administration of justice. \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7412868 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 7 GCA \'a7 3108(b) (2005).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807623\charrsid10559551 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab We generally exercise the policy of strictly limiting its interlocutory review.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 People v. San Nicolas}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , {\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK1}{\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK2 }{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK1}{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK2}1999 Guam 19 \'b6 11.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 An interlocutory appeal is discretionary and only should be exercised under \'93exceptional circumstances.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Merchant v. Nanyo Realty, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 1997 Guam 16 \'b6 6; }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 see}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 }{\cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Hewsen v. Lynch}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , }{ \cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 343 A.2d 45, 47}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (}{\cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 D.C. 1975) (\'93}{ \cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 We examine this issue from the fundamental premise that our broad discretion to grant [interlocutory] appeals will only be exercised when the case is exceptional.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 We have expressed that \'93\lquote [t]he limitations on interlocutory appeals ensure that such appeals are granted only when the necessity of immediate review outweighs [the] general policy against piecemeal disposal of litigation.\rquote \'94}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Angoco}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 2006 Guam 18 \'b6 14 (quoting }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Sky Enter. v. Kobayashi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 2002 Guam 24 \'b6 21) (second alteration in original). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab An appeal of a motion to amend}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 a pleading is interlocutory and not immediately appealable.}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Leigh v. Leigh}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , }{\cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 147 P.2d 701, 701}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (}{ \cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Kan. 1944)}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 ; }{\cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Buchanan v. Rose}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 296 S.E.2d 508, 509 (N.C. Ct. App. 1982) (citing }{\cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Calloway v. Ford Motor Co.}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 189 S.E.2d 484, 488 (N.C. 1972);}{\cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 O\rquote Neill v. S. Nat\rquote l Bank,}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 252 S.E.2d 231, 234 (N.C. Ct. App. 1979)) (\'93[A]n order denying a motion to amend pleadings is an interlocutory order, and is not immediately appealable.\'94); }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Horowitz v. Universal Underwriters Ins}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 . }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Co.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 580 A.2d 395, 397 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1990) (\'93In general, orders which deny or grant a party\rquote }{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 s request to }{ \cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 {\*\bkmkstart SearchTerm}{\*\bkmkend SearchTerm}amend}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 {\*\bkmkstart SR}{\*\bkmkend SR} the }{ \cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 pleadings }{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 are }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 interlocutory}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 and, therefore, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 not immediately appealable.\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 It is undisputed that the trial court\rquote s order is a non-final interlocutory order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Shin maintains, however, that all three bases provided under section 3108(b) are satisfied in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 We examine each of the bases advanced by Shin in turn.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }\pard \ql \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 1.\tab Materially advance termination of litigation or clarify further proceedings therein}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab This court has discretion to exercise interlocutory review where the resolution of the questions of law will \'93[m]{\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK3}{\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK4}{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK3}{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK4}aterially advance the termination of the litigation or clarify further proceedings therein.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 7 GCA \'a7 3108(b)(1) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Shin asserts that exercise of our discretion to consider this interlocutory appeal materially advances the termination of the litigation and clarifies further proceedings because the parties would not be \'93 forced to continue through discovery and trial with the possibility of having this Order overturned after final judgment, thereby requiring the parties to re-engage in discovery and trial.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Appellant\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1780431\charrsid10559551 Resp. to Mot. to Dismiss}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , p. 6 (March 21, 2007).}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\cs98\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\cs98\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [10]}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Shin fails to direct our attention to cases illustrating that a trial court\rquote s refusal to allow the amendment of a pleading, so that the party may make an additional factual allegation, necessarily frustrates the litigation process.}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Other jurisdictions have permitted interlocutory appeals from a denial of a motion to amend a pleading, but such review is limited to where the denial barred a petitioner\rquote s right to plead a defense by essentially putting that party \'93out of court.\'94}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Borough of Mifflinburg v. Heim}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , }{\cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1780431\charrsid10559551 705 A.2d 456, 462 (Pa.}{\cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Super. Ct. 1997); }{ \cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Horowitz}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 580 A.2d at 397}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (\'93}{ \cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 [A]n order which denies a party\rquote s request to }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 amend}{ \cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 an answer to }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 plead}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 an affirmative defense is considered final and is, therefore, immediately appealable.}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 This is so because }{ \cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 denial}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 of a }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 motion}{ \cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 to }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 amend}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 to }{ \cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 plead}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 an affirmative defense precludes the introduction of proof at trial of what might constitute a complete defense, effectively }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 putting}{ \cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 the }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 pleading party \lquote out}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 of }{ \cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 court}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 .\rquote \'94) (citations omitted).}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Such a situation is not present here.}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Shin was not prohibited from making any claims.}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 While the trial court did not allow Shin to allege that he was \'93 ready, willing, and able\'94 to close on the closing date and that Fujita did not provide him with a five-day opportunity to cure, it granted Shin\rquote s motion to include the proposed claims and other proposed allegations contained in his Proposed Amended Complaint.}{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs98\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 We are unconvinced that the inclusion, or exclusion, of the subject allegations necessarily will }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 materially advance the termination of the litigation and clarify further proceedings in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Under this prong, therefore, we decline to exercise discretion under section 3108(b)(1). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 2.\tab Substantial and irreparable injury}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab We also may grant interlocutory review where it determines that \'93 resolution of the questions of law on which the order is based will . . . [p]rotect a party from substantial and irreparable injury.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 7 GCA \'a7 3108(b)(2) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \'93\lquote Irreparable injury\rquote is defined as \lquote injury for which there is no adequate remedy at law.\rquote \'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Bangor Historic Track, Inc. v. Dep\rquote t of Agric}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 ., 837 A.2d 129, 133 (Me. 2003) (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Co. v. Alexander}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 411 A.2d 74, 79 (Me. 1980)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Shin maintains that he will be substantially and irreparably harmed if not permitted to make the allegations against Fujita because he may lose his rights to real property.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Specifically, Shin argues that because the property \'93is the last remaining large set of parcels on Tumon Bay suitable for development as a resort, a unique property and opportunity,\'94 \'93if this case is delayed by the need for two trials and sets of discovery, the property may have been developed in ways that will be difficult if not impossible to alter.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Appellant\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1780431\charrsid10559551 Resp. to Mot. to Dismiss}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , p. 7 (March 21, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab In his complaint in the proceedings below, Shin has prayed for specific performance and damages.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Appellant\rquote s Statement of Jurisdiction, Ex. B (Decision and Order, February 2, 2007).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11290833\charrsid10559551 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Both remedies are available by statute.}{\cs40\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s39\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8916517 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\super\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid10167053 }{ \fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 Under section 3220 of Title 20 of the Guam Code Annotated, \'93specific performance of an obligation may be compelled,\'94 \'93[e]xcept as otherwise provided in this Part.\'94}{\fs24\insrsid10167053 }{ \fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 20 GCA \'a7 3220 (2005).}{\fs24\insrsid10167053 }{\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 Additionally, section 2101 of Title 20 of the Guam Code Annotated provides that \'93 [e]very person who suffers detriment from the unlawful act or omission of another, may recover from the person in fault a compensation therefor, in money, which is called damages.\'94}{\fs24\insrsid10167053 }{\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 20 GCA \'a7 2101 (2005).}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [13]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab We are guided by }{\cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Royer v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance, Co.}{\cs96\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , where the Louisiana Court of Appeals considered an interlocutory appeal of the trial court\rquote s decision denying the plaintiff \rquote s }{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 motion to amend his petition to the extent that he sought to make additional allegations of negligence.}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 393 So.}{\cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15993966\charrsid10559551 }{\cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 2d 936, 936-37}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (La. Ct. App. 1981).}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 The }{ \cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Royer}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 court held that \'93[a] judgment denying a motion to a mend a petition is a preliminary matter and does not determine the merits of a case.\'94}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Id}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 . at 937.}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 The court further articulated that \'93 [t]he standard for determining whether an interlocutory judgment may cause irreparable injury is whether any error in the judgment may be corrected as a practical matter in an appeal following the determination of the merits.\'94}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Id}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 .}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 After concluding no such irreparable injury could be found, the court consequently dismissed the interlocutory appeal.}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Id.}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\cs94\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\cs94\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [14]}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab The test articulated in }{\cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Royer}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 finds support in another jurisdiction, which similarly held that the test for determining if an interlocutory judgment may cause irreparable injury is whether procedural error will have such an effect on the merits of the case that a reviewing court would not be able to correct an erroneous decision on the merits.}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 See Moshe Myerowitz, D.C., P.A. v.}{ \cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15993966\charrsid10559551 }{\cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Howard}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , }{ \cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 507 A.2d 578, 580}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (}{\cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Me. 1986)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 . \par }{\cs94\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\cs94\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [15]}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Similarly, Shin appeals the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 trial court\rquote s partial denial of his motion to amend his pleading.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Based on the test followed by the }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Royer}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 court, no irreparable injury exists here because Shin may raise this issue on appeal after a final judgment.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Any potential error committed by the trial court in this case may be corrected on appeal after a final judgment on the merits of the case.} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Under this standard, we reject Shin\rquote s position that the instant appeal warrants our immediate interlocutory review.}{ \cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\cs94\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\cs94\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [16]}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Furthermore, courts have articulated that specific performance is an adequate remedy in enforcing real estate sales contracts.}{\cs94\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \cs94\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 See }{\cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Sullivan v. Porter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , }{ \cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 861 A.2d 625, 634 (Me. 2004)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (holding that the trial court \'93did not exceed the bounds of its discre tion by finding that the nature of the }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 property}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , [buyers\rquote ] substantial investment of time and money [for renovations] . . . and the resources they devoted to establishing a new business, made [the property] so unique that there was no }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 adequate remedy}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 other than an order of }{\cs95\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 specific performance\'94}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 ); }{\cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Era Franchise Systems, Inc. v. Mathis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , }{ \cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 931 So. 2d 1278, 1287 (Miss. 2006) (finding that specific performance }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 is a \'93 particularly appropriate remedy in matters relating to tracts of real property because of the unique nature of real estate.\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Certainly, in cases involving the purchase and sale of real property, specific performance is an adequate remedy where money damages are inadequate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 See O\rquote Halloran v. Oechslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , }{\cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 402 A.2d 67}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 70 (}{\cs97\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Me. 1979)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 (\'93 Although no direct evi dence of the uniqueness of the property to be conveyed was adduced nor monetary damages otherwise shown to be inadequate, a justice may assume the inadequacy of money damages in a contract for the purchase of real estate and order the specific performance of the contract without an actual showing of the singular character of the realty.\'94); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Livinggood v. Balsdon}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 709 N.W.2d 723, 725 (N.D. 2006) (\'93Specific performance is one of the available remedies in cases involving an interest in real estate when it has unique character or if monetary damages are otherwise inadequate compensation for a breach of contract. \'94); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Yates v. Hill}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 761 A.2d 677, 679 (R.I. 2000) (\'93 [A] grant of specific performance is appropriate when adequate compensation cannot be achieved through money damages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 . . . .\'94).}{\cs96\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 We reject Shin\rquote s argument that he will suffer irreparable harm because specific performance, or damages, is an adequate remedy for injuries involving real property. \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [17]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab In addition, although Shin maintains that because the subject of the litigation involves real property, any development of the property would be either \'93difficult\'94 or \'93impossible\'94 to correct, this court has articulated that while \'93 [l]oss of property is generally considered to be irreparable,\'94 \'93it is not presumed to be so.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. v. Kallingal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 2005 Guam 13 \'b6 22.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 We stated in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 that: \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Irreparable harm is not assumed; it must be demonstrated.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Even where real property is involved, [s]peculative injury does not constitute a showing of irreparable harm.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 While real property is often judicially perceived as unique, [where] plaintiffs are faced with the los s of commercial, and not residential, property[,] . . . [t]hey are thus threatened with an economic loss which is compensable in large part, if not entirely, in damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 . (internal quotations and citations omitted) (first alteration in original).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Consequently, because Shin\rquote s argument is based solely on injury to commercial property, Shin fails to demonstrate that he will suffer an irreparable harm.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [18]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Accordingly, we decline to exercise interlocutory appellate jurisdiction under section 3108(b)(2). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 3.\tab Issues of general importance in the administration of justice \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [19]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Finally, this court may grant interlocutory review where it finds that resolution of the questions of law raised will \'93[c]larify issues of general importance in the administration of justice.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 7 GCA \'a7 3108(b)(3) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Shin contends that we should exercise jurisdiction because this appeal will clarify issues of genuine importance in the administration of justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [20]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Resolution of whether Shin should be allowed to make what the trial court characterized as \'93 substantial amendments to his original complaint,\'94 \'93which bears very little resemblance to the original complaint,\'94 does not clarify issues of genuine importance in the administration of justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Appellant\rquote s Statement of Jurisdiction, Ex. B (Decision and Order, February 2, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Arashi & Co., Inc. v. Nakashima Enterprises, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 2005 Guam 21 \'b6 16, we provided the lower court with a framework for determining whether to grant or deny leave to amend a pleading under Rule 15(a) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 There are no issues of genuine importance in the administration of justice raised here that require further clarification by this court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 We, therefore, decline to exercise discretion under section 3108(b)(3). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14184765 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 III.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10559551 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7412868 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8916517\charrsid10559551 [21]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \tab Ultimately, this court must exercise its discretion to accept interlocutory review under 7 GCA 3108(b).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 This case fails to present the \'93exceptional circumstances\'94 necessary to convince us to exercise interlocutory review.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Merchant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 , 1997 Guam 16 \'b6 6.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 We find that the issues raised in this appeal do not support a departure from the \'93 general policy against piecemeal disposal of litigation.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Sky Enter.,}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 2002 Guam 24}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \'b6 21.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Consequently, Shin\rquote s appeal is not properly before this court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 For the reasons expressed, Fujita\rquote s motion to dismiss is hereby }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 GRANTED}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 .}{ \cs40\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s39\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11290833 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\super\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid10167053 }{\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 Our decision}{\fs24\insrsid10167053 }{\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 renders moot all outstanding motions before this court, which includes the following: Shin\rquote s motion to reconsider this court\rquote s order tolling the briefing schedule pending a ruling on the motion to dismiss, filed on May 24, 2007; the motion to substitute or to intervene, filed on June 12, 2007 by Tumon Partners and Cho; Shin\rquote s motion for voluntary dismissal of the appeal, filed on June 13, 2007; the Emergency Motion to Substitute or to Intervene, filed on June 20, 2007 by Tumon Partners and Cho; and, finally, Shin\rquote s motion to disqualify Attorney Richard Pipes, filed on July 2, 2007.}{\fs24\insrsid10167053 }{\i\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 See Freedom Life Ins. Co. of America, v. Wallant}{\fs24\insrsid8476925\charrsid15948452 , 953 So. 2d 16, 16 n.1 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007) (\'93Our grant of the motion to dismiss this appeal makes all other pending motions . . . moot.\'94).}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559551 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 Accordingly, Shin\rquote s appeal is hereby }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 DISMISSED}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11751711\charrsid10559551 . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8476925\charrsid10559551 \par }}