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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13981946\charrsid8611286 PEREZ; DONGBU INSURANCE COMPANY}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13981946\charrsid8611286 AND DOE DEFENDENTS 1-10}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286 ,
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\par Superior Court Case No.: CV1448-02
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1078464\charrsid8611286 July 17, 2008
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13981946\charrsid8611286 Cite as: 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286  Guam }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16721205\charrsid8611286 10}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286 
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam
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Plaintiffs-Appellees}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2712729\charrsid8611286 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2712729\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8870634\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 Wayson W.S. Wong, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 Esq.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2712729\charrsid8611286 \tab }{
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 Curtis Van de Veld, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 Esq.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 123 Hernan Cortes Avenue\tab 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2712729\charrsid8611286 Hag\'e5t\'f1a, GU 96910}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2712729\charrsid8611286 \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286  Justice;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6703886\charrsid8611286 F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Associate Justice;}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6703886\charrsid8611286 RICHARD H. BENSON}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286 , Justice }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286 Pro Tempore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286 .
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286 TORRES, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6703886\charrsid8611286 C}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid8611286 .J.:}{
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Defendants-Appellants Cyfred, et al. (\'93Cyfred\'94) appeal a summary judgment awarding attorneys\rquote  fees to Plaintiffs-Appellees Sananap, et al. (\'93Homeowners\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1272283\charrsid8611286 Cyfred failed to show good cause as to why its Notice of Appeal was not defective }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286 or why }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1272283\charrsid8611286 suspending the Gua}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286 m}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1272283\charrsid8611286  Rules of Appellate }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286 Procedure }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1272283\charrsid8611286 in this particular case is in the interest of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8915737\charrsid8611286 
justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8915737\charrsid8611286 Moreover, while this court accepts, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8915737\charrsid8611286 sua sponte}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8915737\charrsid8611286 , Cyfred\rquote s Amended Notice of Appeal, the Amended Notice of Appeal is untimely with respect to the appeal of the First Amended Judgment,}{
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 dismiss the appeal of the First Amended Judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8915737\charrsid8611286 
The Amended Notice of Appeal, however, timely appeals }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8127656\charrsid8611286 the lower court\rquote s March 19, 2007 dismissal of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3684986\charrsid8611286 M}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8127656\charrsid8611286 otion to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3684986\charrsid8611286 A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8915737\charrsid8611286 mend the First Amended Judgment}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286 T}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8915737\charrsid8611286 
he dismissal of this motion for lack of jurisdiction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8127656\charrsid8611286  is reversed and remanded with instructions to either deny the mot}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 
ion or seek leave of this court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8127656\charrsid8611286  to grant it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7174666 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 I.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 \tab On September 27, 2002, Kini and Iowana Sananap (\'93the Sananaps\'94
) filed a complaint against Cyfred alleging that it failed to provide water and sewer lines, among other things, to residents of the Gill-Baza Subdivision in Yigo.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 The Sananaps subsequently filed an Amended Complaint that included as plaintiffs all of the Homeowners now participating in this appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 On June 12, 2006, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 the lower court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  granted the Homeowners par
tial summary judgment with respect to the sewer line but reserved the issue of damages for a later decision.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 \tab 
On June 20, 2006, the Homeowners made a Second Motion for Partial Summary Judgment with regard to the issue of damages, attorneys\rquote  fees, and costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 On August 1, 2006, the lower court issued its Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with regard to the Second Motion for }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 
Partial }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Summary Judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 The court awarded $74,420}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5861041\charrsid8611286 .29}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  in fees and costs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16737045\charrsid8611286  to a}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 ttorney }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16737045\charrsid8611286 Wayson }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Wong and $50,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5861041\charrsid8611286 894.14}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  to attorneys }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 Alicia }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Limtiaco and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 Donna }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Cruz.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 Cyfred\rquote s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  Notice of Appeal was received by the Superior Court at 1:10 PM on September 22, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Earlier that same day, at 8:41 AM, the First Amended Judgment resulting from the August 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5861041\charrsid8611286 , 2006}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law was filed in the Superior Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
About two hours later, at 10:23 AM, a Notice of Entry on Docket wa}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5861041\charrsid8611286 s mailed to the parties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 The Notice of Appeal refers only to the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law filed August 1, 2006 and not to the First Amended Judgment filed that same morning}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5861041\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 \tab On Dec}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5861041\charrsid8611286 ember 22, 2006, Cyfred filed a Motion to A
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 mend the First Amended Judgment with regard to the award of attorneys\rquote  fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 On March 19, 2007, the lower court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 dismissed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  the motio
n on the grounds that the issue was already on appeal to the Supreme Court and therefore beyond the lower court\rquote s jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
Cyfred then filed an Amended Notice of Appeal with this court on March }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12463065\charrsid8611286 30}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 , 2007.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 The Amended Notice of Appeal purported to app
eal the August 1, 2006 Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the September 22, 2006 First Amended Judgment, and the March 19, 2007 Decision and Order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 The Amended Notice of Appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  also limited the issue on appeal to the award of attorneys\rquote  fees.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7174666 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11493625\charrsid8611286 II.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 JURISDICTION AND STANDARD OF REVIEW}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-2160\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 \tab 
This court has jurisdiction over appeals of a final judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 48 U.S.C. \'a7 1424-1(a)(2)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5861041\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 (Westlaw through Pub. L. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12587771\charrsid8611286 110-243 (2008}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 )); 7 GCA \'a7\'a7 3107, 3108(a) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 However, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2710444\charrsid8611286 under }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid670120\charrsid8611286 7 GCA \'a7 3107(b) (2005)}{\cs44\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid670120\charrsid8611286 \chftn {\footnote 
\pard\plain \s45\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12326468 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs44\super\insrsid670120\charrsid7174666 \chftn }{
\insrsid670120\charrsid7174666  In 2004, the Organic Acts were amended to give the Supreme Court}{\insrsid9900949\charrsid7174666  of Guam}{\insrsid670120\charrsid7174666  direct authority to promulgate rules of procedure.}{\insrsid7174666  }{
\insrsid670120\charrsid7174666 United States Pub. L. 108-386:1 (Oct. 30, 2004).}{\insrsid7174666  }{\insrsid9900949\charrsid7174666 Therefore, m}{\insrsid670120\charrsid7174666 ore recent amendments to the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure are ma
de pursuant to 48 U.S.C.}{\insrsid9900949\charrsid7174666  \'a7 1}{\insrsid670120\charrsid7174666 421-1(a)(6) (Westlaw 2008)}{\insrsid9900949\charrsid7174666  rather than 7 GCA \'a7 3107(b)}{\insrsid670120\charrsid7174666 .}{\insrsid7174666  }{
\i\insrsid670120\charrsid7174666 See, e.g., }{\insrsid9900949\charrsid7174666 Promulgation Order No. 07-003-01 (Feb. 21, 2007).}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9900949\charrsid8611286  this court has the power to \'93
make and promulgate rules governing the practice and procedure in the courts,\'94 which has resulted in our promulgation of the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2710444\charrsid8611286 Failure to comply with }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286 these Rules}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2710444\charrsid8611286 
 may result in a dismissal of the appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 G}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286 uam R. App. P. (\'93GRAP\'94)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286  3(a) (200}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11807821\charrsid8611286 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 ).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2710444\charrsid8611286 In particular, the case before us suffers from two defects that must be addressed before reaching the merits.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 First, the Notice of Appeal refers to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286 the}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6447894\charrsid8611286  August 1, 2006}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (\'93Findings\'94) rather than a final judgment.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Second, the Notice of Appeal is untimely with respect to the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6447894\charrsid8611286 Findings}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 to which it refe}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6505545\charrsid8611286 r}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 \tab Cyfred a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 lso appeals the March 19, 2007 D}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 ecision to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction its motion to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12468495\charrsid8611286 amend }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 the First Amended Judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 
The standard of review for a dismissal due to lack of jurisdiction is }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 de novo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma v. Cuomo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 , 193 F.3d 1162, 1165 (10th Cir. 1999).}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 DISCUSSION}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11493625 
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 A.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Pre- and Post-Judgment Notices of Appeal}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Under the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9125741\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 a notice of appeal }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9125741\charrsid8611286 i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 s subject to the requirement that it \'93shall designate the judgment, order, or part thereof appealed from.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 GRAP 3(c)(1)(B)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286  (200}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11807821\charrsid8611286 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 An exception to the rule that a Notice of Appeal must specifically refer to the judgment or order appealed from appears in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286 
Rule}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  4(a):}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 A notice of appeal filed af
ter the announcement of decision, sentence or order, but before entry of the judgment or order, shall be treated as being filed after such entry and on the date thereof.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 A judgment or order is entered within the meaning of this subdivision when it is ente
red in the civil or criminal docket and notice is given to the parties of this entry by the Clerk of the Superior Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7174666 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 GRAP 4(a) (200}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11807821\charrsid8611286 7
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid853020\charrsid8611286 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164647\charrsid8611286 By implication, a notice of a}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 ppeal filed during the period between a decision and a final judgment must be read to refer to the judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6447894\charrsid8611286 See Firs}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid481074\charrsid8611286 t}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6447894\charrsid8611286 ier Mortgage}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  Co. v. Inve}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6447894\charrsid8611286 stors Mortgage}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  Ins. Co.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 , 498 U.S.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6447894\charrsid8611286  269, 275 (1991) (\'93[Federal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  Rule}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6447894\charrsid8611286  of Appellate Procedure}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  4(a)(2)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6447894\charrsid8611286 ] }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 permits a premature notice of appeal from that bench ruling to relate forward to judgment and serve as an effective notice of appeal }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 from the final judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 \'94 (emphasis in original)).}{
\cs44\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290073\charrsid8611286 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s45\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12326468 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs44\super\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 \chftn }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666  
Because the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure are substantially similar to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, we look to federal}{\insrsid12326468\charrsid7174666  case law for guidance.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 No such exception exists for notices of appeal filed }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 after}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  a final judgment has been entered. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 \tab The exact moment at which a judgment is deemed entered for purposes of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 the time for appeal }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 has been interpreted twice by this court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Gill v. Siegel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 , th
e court rejected the interpretation that the time for filing of an appeal began to run when the parties }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 received}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
 notice of the judgment\rquote s entry on the docket.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 2000 Guam 10 \'b6\'b6 7-9.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Sky Enterprise v. Kobayashi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
, the court made clear that \'93Rule 4(a) requires both entry and notice of entry to start the time for an appeal.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 2002 Guam 24 \'b6 16.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 More precisely, \'93
the filing of the notice of entry effectively gives notice to the parties of the entry of the judgment on the docket and is sufficient to begin the thirty-day limit for filing a notice of appeal.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  \'b6 17.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 In the instant case, the time for appeal began to run at 10:23 AM on September 22, 2006, when the notice of entry of the judgment }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286 on the docket }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 was filed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6505545\charrsid8611286 T}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7943531\charrsid8611286 he filing of a notice of entry of judgment also ends the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
 period within which one could take advantage of the premature-notice-of-appeal exception in GRAP 4(a).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 As a result, Cyfred\rquote 
s reference to the Findings in its Notice of Appeal (filed at 1:10 PM, September 22, 2006) was untimely in that it was filed more than thirty days after the Findings was docketed on August 1, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  GRAP 4(a).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6505545\charrsid8611286 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 f the Notice of Appeal had instead referred to the First Amended Judgment docketed that same morning, it would have been tim
ely.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11493625\charrsid8611286 B}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 .}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Whether the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7943531\charrsid8611286 Appeal should be Dismissed}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 The }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6505545\charrsid8611286 next }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 question this court must answer is whether non-compliance with Rule 3(c),}{
\cs44\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16346536\charrsid8611286 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s45\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\cs44\super\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 \chftn }{\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666  }{\b\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 Rule 3\emdash Appeals, Notice.
\par }\pard \s45\ql \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6368435 {\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 . . . .
\par (c) Content of the Notice of Appeal.
\par }\pard \s45\ql \fi720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6368435 {\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 (1) The notice of appeal shall:
\par }\pard \s45\ql \fi720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6368435 {\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 (A) specify the party or parties taking the appeal; and}{\insrsid12326468\charrsid7174666 

\par }\pard \s45\ql \fi720\li1440\ri0\sl480\slmult1\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6368435 {\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 (B) shall designate the judgment, order, or part thereof appealed from.
\par }\pard \s45\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16346536 {\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 GRAP 3(c) (2007).}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
 under the circumstances presented here, deprives this court of jurisdiction to hear the appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 A number of 
cases stand for the proposition that compliance}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286  with certain procedural rules}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  is }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286 \'93\lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 mandatory and jurisdictional.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 \'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286 Browder v. Dir}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286 . Ill. Dep\rquote t}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286  of Corr}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286 , 434 U.S.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286  257, 264 (1978)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 United States v. Robinson}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 , 361 U.S. 
220, 229 (1960)) (referring to the 30 day time limit for appeal under Fed. R. App. P. 4(a) and 28 U.S.C. \'a7 2107).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286 \'93
[A]lthough a court may construe the Rules}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286  [of Appellate Procedure]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286 
 liberally in determining whether they have been complied with, it may not waive the jurisdictional requirements of Rules 3 and 4, even for \lquote good cause shown\rquote  under Rule 2, if it finds that they have not been met.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286 Torres v. Oakland Scavenger Co}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286 ., 487 U.S. 312, 317 (1988).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286 Thus, if Cyfred\rquote s defective Notice of Appeal rises to the level of a jurisdictional defect, dismissal is mandatory.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 In }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Torres}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 the petitioner failed to include his name in the notice of appea}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286 l, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 although he was referenced in an abstra}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286 ct sense by the phrase \'93et al.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286 
at 318}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 None of the parties disputed the fact that the omission was due to a clerical error.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286 
 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286  at 313.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286 D}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 espite this, t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 he}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286  United States}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  Supreme Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 found that the omission of the petitioner\rquote s name deprived the Court of Appeals of jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286  at 317.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 The Court also }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286 
explained the relationship between the Rule 3 requirements and Rule 4, which governs the time within which a party can appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Rule 2 gives courts of appeals the power, for \'93good cause shown,\'94 to 
\'93suspend the requirements or provisions of any of these rules in a particular case on application of a party or on its own motion.\'94 . . . . The exception pertinent to this case forbids a court to \'93enlarge\'94
 the time limits for filing a notice of appeal, which are prescribed in Rule 4.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
We believe that the mandatory nature of the time limits contained in Rule 4 would be vitiated if courts of appeals were permitted to exercise jurisdiction over parties not named in the notice of appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Permitting courts to exercise jurisdiction
 over unnamed parties after the time for filing a notice of appeal has passed is equivalent to permitting courts to extend the time for filing a notice of appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Because the Rules do not grant courts the latter power, we hold that the Rules likewise withhold the former.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7174666 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
 at 314-15 (emphasis added).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid945480\charrsid8611286 
The relationship between Rule 3 and Rule 4 is even more relevant to the instant case because Cyfred never timely appealed even the Findings designated in its Notice of Appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6505545\charrsid8611286 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290073\charrsid8611286 n }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 fairness, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6505545\charrsid8611286 however, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Torres }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid945480\charrsid8611286 can }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 be distinguished from the present case in that failing to designate }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164647\charrsid8611286 the First Amended Judgment }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 rather than the underlying }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164647\charrsid8611286 Findings}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
 provides greater notice to the opposing party than does failing to designate that party at all.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 See Id.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  at 318 (\'93The specificity requirement of Rule 3(c) is met only by some designation that gives fair notice of the specific individual or entity seeking to appeal.\'94).}{
\cs44\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379642\charrsid8611286 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5861041 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs44\super\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 \chftn }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666  In a strongly worded dissent, Justice Brennan argued that Rule 2 gave the courts the
 power to suspend the Rules in such a situation.}{\insrsid7174666  }{\i\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 Id.}{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666  at 324-25 (Brennan, J., dissenting) (\'93
The Court identifies no policy supporting, let alone requiring, this harsh rule, which I believe is patently inconsistent not only with the liberal spirit underlyin
g the Federal Rules, but with Rule 2's express authorization permitting courts of appeals to forgive noncompliance where good cause for such forgiveness is shown.\'94).}{\insrsid7174666  }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 
Rule 3 was subsequently amended to allow reference to parties generally, especially in class action suits.}{\insrsid7174666  }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 1993 Amendments, Note to subdivision (c).}{\insrsid7174666  }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 
Those same amendments also appear in GRAP 3.}{\insrsid7174666  }{\i\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 See, e.g. }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 GRAP 3(c)(3) (\'93
In a class action . . . the notice of appeal is sufficient if it names one person qualified to bring the appeal . . . .\'94).
\par }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 In}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  Brooks v. Toyotomi Co.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 , the Sixth Circuit decided the adequacy of a notice of appeal that read in its entirety: \'93C
omes the plaintiff, Edith Brooks, and submits her notice of appeal in this case.\'94 86 F.3d 582, 584 (6th Cir. 1996)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286  (quotation marks omitted), }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286 abrogation on other grounds recognized by }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 United States}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286 
 v. Webb}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133992\charrsid8611286 157 F.3d 451}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 , 452-53}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 (6th Cir. 1998)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 The court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3358833\charrsid8611286 stated }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 that \'93[i]t is now well established that the requirements of Rule 3 are jurisdictional\emdash and, as the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Torres}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164647\charrsid8611286  noted, \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
a litigant's failure to clear a jurisdictional hurdle can never be \lquote harmless'}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164647\charrsid8611286 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7230258\charrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 .\'94 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  at 586 (quoting }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Torres}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 487 U.S.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286  at 316 n.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 3).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 The court also }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3358833\charrsid8611286 explained }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 that \'93[n]otwithstanding the absence of prejudice . . . a defective notice of appeal can never confer jurisdiction on an appellate court unless \lquote 
the filing is timely under Rule 4 and conveys the information required by Rule 3(c).\rquote \'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id. }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Smith v. Barry}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 , 502 U.S. 244, 249 (1992)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7423782\charrsid8611286 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [13]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
One exception is where the notice of appeal is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 \'93\lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 the functional equivalent of what the rule requires,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 \'94 an exception the court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 of }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 Brooks}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286  declined to apply}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  (quoting }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Smith}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 , 502 U.S. at 248).}{\cs44\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid945480\charrsid8611286 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s45\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5861041 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs44\super\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 \chftn }{\insrsid5861041\charrsid7174666  }{
\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 The court }{\insrsid3549665\charrsid7174666 proceeded to reach the merits without deciding the issue of jurisdiction}{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 
, reasoning that the outcome would be the same whether they dismissed the case or reached the merits.}{\insrsid7174666  }{\i\insrsid3549665\charrsid7174666 Brooks}{\insrsid3549665\charrsid7174666 , 86 F.3d }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 at 587.}{
\insrsid7174666  }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 This unusual approach was later criticized in }{\i\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 United States v. Webb}{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 .}{\insrsid7174666  }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 
157 F.3d 451, 453 (6th Cir. 1998).
\par }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 This is not surprising, considering that the notice of appeal at issue in }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 Brooks}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286  simply announced the intention to appeal without designating the party, judgment, or even the court.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286  at 584.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 By contrast, Cyfred\rquote s Notice of Appeal only fails to designate the correct judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 The question before this court is whether the incorrect }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 reference to the Findings}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286  constitutes \'93the functional equivalent of what the rule requires.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 
Smith}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 , 502 U.S. at 248.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [14]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 
The effect of failing to designate a judgment was addressed in}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Constructora Andrade Gutierrez, S.A. v. American Int
\rquote l Ins. Co.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286 , 467 F.3d 38 (1st Cir. 2006).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 The court }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549665\charrsid8611286 in}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 Constructora}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194198\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
refused to accept jurisdiction over an order (among several in the underlying case) that was not included in the original notice of appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286 at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 44-45}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 The court claimed to \'93construe those requirements [of Rule 3] liberally
\'94 but noted that the \'93principle of liberal construction does not . . . excuse noncompliance with the Rule [whose] dictates are jurisdictional in nature, and their satisfaction is a prerequisite to appellate review.\'94 }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 at 44 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Smith v. Barry}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 , 502 U.S. at 248).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Unlike the present case, however, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Constructora}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  may not have involved a mistake but rather a deliberately narrow appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 i}
{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 d.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  (finding that the appellant \'93knew the limited scope of its original notice of appeal as evidenced by its ame
nded notice\'94). }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [15]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 \tab Perhaps the closest analog of the present case is }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 In re I.S.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 , 611 S.E.2d 467 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 In re I.S.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 , a 
North Carolina court considered an appeal where, due to a \'93mere scrivener\rquote s error,\'94 an otherwise timely appeal mistakenly referenced an earlier order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 611 S.E.2d at 471.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
Like the notice of appeal at issue here, the notice of appeal in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 In re I.S. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 
was untimely with respect to the earlier, unappealable order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 The court stated that \'93[f]ailure to comply with the requirements of Rule 3 of our Rules of Appellate Procedure requires the dismissal of the appeal as this rule is jurisdictional.\'94}{
\cs44\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1787443\charrsid8611286 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s45\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13646578 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs44\super\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 \chftn }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666  Rule 3 of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure is substantially similar to Rules 3 and 4 }{
\insrsid6300673\charrsid7174666 of the Guam Rules of Appellate P}{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 rocedure.}{\insrsid7174666  }{\i\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 Compare }{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 N.C. R. App. P. 3}{
\insrsid7605531\charrsid7174666 (d)}{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666  (2006) (requiring that a notice of appeal \'93
shall specify the party or parties taking the appeal; shall designate the judgment or order from which appeal is taken and the court to which appeal is taken\'94)}{\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 ,}{\insrsid7605531\charrsid7174666  }{
\i\insrsid7605531\charrsid7174666 and}{\insrsid7605531\charrsid7174666  N.C. R. App. P. 3(c) (defining time limits)}{\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 ,}{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666  }{\i\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 with}{
\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666  GRAP 3(c)(1) (2004) (\'93The notice of appeal shall}{\insrsid7605531\charrsid7174666  . . .}{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666  specify the party or parties taking the appeal; and }{\insrsid7605531\charrsid7174666 . . . }{
\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 shall designate the judgment, order, or part thereof appealed from.\'94)}{\insrsid16346536\charrsid7174666 ,}{\insrsid7605531\charrsid7174666  }{\i\insrsid7605531\charrsid7174666 and }{\insrsid7605531\charrsid7174666 
GRAP 4(a) (defining time limits)}{\insrsid14376616\charrsid7174666 .}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Unfortunately, this statement may have been dicta considering that the court subsequently exercised its discretionary power of certiorari}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286  under Rule 21(a)(1) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286  and revived the untimely appeal \'93[i]
n light of the serious consequences of the termination of parental rights, the lack of objection to this error by appellees and the fact that the order referenced in the notice of appeal was clearly an error}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 . . . .\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 This court does not possess }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286 an analogous }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 power to revive untimely appeals.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057124 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [16]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 \tab In another }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286 similar}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286  case, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 F.T.C. v. Hughes}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 
, a party made an untimely appeal from a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286 judgment }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 that would have been timely with respect to the denial of a Ru
le 60(b) motion }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605531\charrsid8611286 for a new trial}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 891 F.2d 589, 591 (5th Cir. 1990).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 In dicta, the court speculated that \'93
[i]f the Notice of Appeal were sufficient to bring the order denying the Rule 60(b) motion before this }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342499\charrsid8611286 [c]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 
ourt, we would pass upon [the] order . . . .\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 It declined to do so, however, because the Rule 60(b) denial was an order that the appellant \'93
did not intend to appeal and neither party briefed, which presents issues different from those presented . . . on appeal, and which is governed by a standard of review different from the attempted appeal.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13771225\charrsid8611286 
In the present case, the conclusions of the Findings are nearly identical to the conclusions found in the First Amended Judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10371352\charrsid8611286  and are subject to the same standard of review}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13771225\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164647\charrsid8611286 This suggests that the court of }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164647\charrsid8611286 Hughes}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164647\charrsid8611286  would have considered the present appeal despite its defective notice.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [17]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7475437\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16389222\charrsid8611286 I}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14957600\charrsid8611286 ncorrectly designating a judgment or order is not necessarily fatal to an appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211663\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7475437\charrsid8611286 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7475437\charrsid8611286 Ward v. Reyes}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211663\charrsid8611286 , this}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7475437\charrsid8611286  court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211663\charrsid8611286  adopted the rule that a
n appeal of a Rule 59 motion to reconsider may be interpreted as an appeal of the underlying judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286 1998 Guam 1}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211663\charrsid8611286  \'b6 7 (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211663\charrsid8611286 Washington State Health Facilities Ass'n v. Dep't of Soc}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16346536\charrsid8611286 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211663\charrsid8611286  and Health Servs}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16346536\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211663\charrsid8611286 , 879 F.2d 677, 681 (9th Cir.1989)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164647\charrsid8611286 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 ; }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 see also Foman v. Davis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7423782\charrsid8611286 , 371}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 
 U.S. 178, 181 (1962) (allowing an appeal to refer to the judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14957600\charrsid8611286  rather than the denial of the motion to vacate the judgment}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286  if the intention of the parties is clear and no prejudice results)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211663\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15881534\charrsid8611286 However, we also warned that \'93[i]n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7475437\charrsid8611286  other cases, 
where Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 3(c) is not strictly complied with, this Court may not be so lenient.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12587771\charrsid8611286 Ward}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12587771\charrsid8611286 , 1998 Guam 1 \'b6 7.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 Moreover, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 Ward}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286  and }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 Foman}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286  considered notices of appeal that were timely with respect to both the designated judgment and the intended judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 In the case before us, the notice of appeal was untimely with respect to the Findings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7475437 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 [18]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326468\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13771225\charrsid8611286 
Unfortunately, all of the cases mentioned above are distinguishable in some way from the case before us.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286 We}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13771225\charrsid8611286  therefore turn to the purpose of the notice of appeal, which is \'93to advise the opposing party that an appeal is being taken from a specific judgment}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286  . . . .\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13771225\charrsid8611286 Markam v. Holt}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13771225\charrsid8611286 , 369 F.2d 940, 942 (5th Cir. 1966)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286 \'93[S]uch notice should }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 . . . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286 
contain sufficient information so as not to prejudice or mislead the appellee.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286 Id.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 ; }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 see also Torres}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 ,}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 487 U.S. at 318 (\'93
The specificity requirement of Rule 3(c) is met only by some designation that gives fair notice of the specific individual or entity seeking to appeal.\'94)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286 At oral argument, the Homeowners admitted that they were not prejudiced by the incorrect reference to the Findings in the Notice of Appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286 In fact, both parties were able to fully brief the relevant issues.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286 Because
 the Homeowners we}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 re neither prejudiced nor misle}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14025687\charrsid8611286 d by the defective Notice of Appeal,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13771225\charrsid8611286  we hold that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 it is within our jurisdiction to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 interpret}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 Cyfred\rquote s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286  Notice of Appeal}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286  as}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10441736\charrsid8611286  \'93the functional equivalent of what the rule requires.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10441736\charrsid8611286 Smith}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10441736\charrsid8611286 , 502 U.S. at 248.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 This court therefore has jurisdiction to consider the appeal of the First Amended Judgment should we decide, in our discretion, to do so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10441736 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 [19]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10975773\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10029688\charrsid8611286 T}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 his court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10029688\charrsid8611286 may exercise its discretion and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 
suspend the requirements of Rule 3(c) under the authority of Rule 2, which states:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 In the interest of justice}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286  or of expediting a decision }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 or for other good cause show}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521363\charrsid8611286 n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 , the Supreme Court may, except as otherwise provided in Rule 11(b) of these Rules, suspe
nd the requirements or provisions of any of these rules in a particular case on application of a party or on its own motion and may order proceedings in accordance with its decision.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7174666 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 GRAP 2 (200}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11807821\charrsid8611286 7}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6300673\charrsid8611286  (emphasis added)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039359\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764\charrsid8611286 According to Rule 3(a), \'93[f]ailure of a
n Appellant to take any step other than the timely filing of the notice of appeal does not affect the validity of the appeal, but is ground only for such action as the Supreme Court deems appropriate, which may include dismissal of the appeal.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764\charrsid8611286 GRAP 3(a)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11807821\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764\charrsid8611286 
Thus, if Cyfred fails to show good cause as to why its Notice of Appeal was defective, and if suspending Rule 3(c) is not in the interest of justice, this court may take any appropriate action, including dismissal of the appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7475437 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 [20]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764\charrsid8611286 \tab One might reasonably
 infer that Cyfred wrote the Notice of Appeal with the intention of relying on the premature-notice-of-appeal exception in GRAP 4(a).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764\charrsid8611286 
The document itself reads \'93[r]espectfully submitted this}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718209\charrsid8611286  Thursday, August 10, 2006.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718209\charrsid8611286 Appellants\rquote  Excerpts of Record (\'93ER\'94)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764\charrsid8611286 , Tab 20, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718209\charrsid8611286 
at}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764\charrsid8611286  179 (Notice of Appeal).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764\charrsid8611286 
For whatever reason, it was not submitted until the afternoon of September 22, 2006 and no effort was made to correct the reference to the Findings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11807821\charrsid8611286 at}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286  178.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 Had }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 
Cyfred mistakenly attempted to file a premature appeal, and had it promptly informed this court of the error}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 , we might have been more inclined to suspend the rules for }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043670\charrsid8611286 good }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 cause shown.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 Instead, Cyfred }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286 denies that it was attempting to take advantage of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 Rule}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2114818\charrsid8611286  4(a)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286  and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 continues to argue that its Notice of Appeal is GRAP compliant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 [21]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12009713\charrsid8611286 \tab At oral arguments, Cyfred\rquote 
s attorney claimed that he had no knowledge that the judgment had been filed the very morning he had submitted his notice of appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838279\charrsid8611286 
He states that \'93[t]he judgment was filed but my knowledge of it having been filed did not occur before the time that I submitted the Notice of Appeal in the afternoon.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838279\charrsid8611286 Transcript (\'93Tr.\'94), 10:07:53 (Oral Arguments, Feb. 14, 2008).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838279\charrsid8611286 
He must therefore have intended to submit the Notice of Appeal before the First Amended Judgment and thereafter rely upon Rule 4(a) relating to premature appeals.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838279\charrsid8611286 Yet, he also admits \'93I did prepare [the Notice of Appeal] back at the beginning of August.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838279\charrsid8611286 I saw what was . . . what was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13703637\charrsid8611286  [sic]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838279\charrsid8611286 
 irregularities in the process and . . . yet I had to wait because of Rule 4.1.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838279\charrsid8611286 Tr., 10:12:32}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286  (Oral Arguments)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838279\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 Based on these two statements it is not even clear whether Cyfred intended to file its Notice of Appeal before or after the First Amended Judgment was entered.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 There is therefore no basis upon which we can find that the defective Notice of Appeal was the result of a scrivener\rquote s error }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9374450\charrsid8611286 or an error in timing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 rather than a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286 misapplication of}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286  our Rules of Appellate Procedure.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12009713 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 [22]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9374450\charrsid8611286 Under the right circumst
ances, a misapplication of our Rules may be excusable for good cause shown.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9374450\charrsid8611286 However}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 , Cyfred\rquote s attorney refused to acknowledge that the Notice of Appeal was even defective at all.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 At oral arguments, he stated \'93I believe there is an ambiguity in the rule, and I believe that I did comply with the rule.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 Tr., 10:11:35 (Oral Arguments).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 
The ambiguity to which he refers is apparently the reference to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13703637\charrsid8611286 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13703637\charrsid8611286 \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 part thereof\'94 in Rule 3(c).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 GRAP 3(c)(1) (\'93The notice of appeal shall . . . designate the judgment, order, or part thereof appealed from.\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161\charrsid8611286 Cyfred argued that by designating the Findings that preceded the First Amended Judgment, it was actually }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9374450\charrsid8611286 appealing }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13703637\charrsid8611286 a \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9374450\charrsid8611286 part thereof.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 \'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286 Tr., 10:09:56 (Oral Arguments).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286 Not only do we disagree with this theory, but we find the wording of Rule 3(c) to be completely unambiguous.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286 The reference to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13703637\charrsid8611286 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13703637\charrsid8611286 \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286 part thereof\'94 means a part }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286 of the judgment}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11287081\charrsid8611286  or order}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286  itself}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286 Thus, for example, when Cyfred narrowed its appeal in the Amended Notice of Appeal to inc}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 lude only the issue of attorney}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009756\charrsid8611286  fees, it was appealing only a part of the First Amended Judgment as allowed under Rule 3(c).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789161 

\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 [23]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9389120\charrsid8611286 
Had Cyfred provided this court with some legal authority supporting its interpretation of Rule 3(c)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995651\charrsid8611286 , we might have reason to accept its interpretation 
or to suspend the rule for good cause shown.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995651\charrsid8611286 See }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995651\charrsid8611286 GRAP 2.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995651\charrsid8611286 However, Cyfred did not so do.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 In its reply brief, Cyfred\rquote s response regarding the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043670\charrsid8611286  timeliness of its}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286  Notice of Appeal was a mere two sentences: \'93The Guam Rules of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13703637\charrsid8611286  Appellate Procedure, and this [c]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 ourt\rquote s precedent, when applied to the facts in this case, show no such tardiness.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 Cyfred\rquote s appeal was timely.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718209\charrsid8611286 Appellants\rquote  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 Reply Br. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718209\charrsid8611286 at}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286  4}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13703637\charrsid8611286  (Sept. 14, 2007)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7962289\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12009713\charrsid8611286 When asked at oral arguments why he did not }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9389120\charrsid8611286 more fully address the issue}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995651\charrsid8611286  in the Reply Brief}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9389120\charrsid8611286 , Cyfred\rquote s attorney replied \'93
[w]e have been deluged with constant and shifting [unintelligible] motions . . . there\rquote s a limit . . . there really is a limit . . . to what I can do to accomplish everything that I have to do.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9389120\charrsid8611286 Tr., 10:13:20 (Oral Arguments).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995651\charrsid8611286 
Although we recognize that the practice of law can often place tremendous demands on one\rquote s time, we will not suspend our Rules of Appellate Procedure merely to accommodate attorneys with insufficient time to properly address arguments on appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995651\charrsid8611286 We therefore hold that Cyfred did not show good cause as to why it submitted a defective Notice of Appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10435764 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 [24]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995651\charrsid8611286 \tab We could also suspend Rule 3(c) \'93[i]n the interest of justice}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 ,\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995651\charrsid8611286  but we decline to do so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 GRAP 2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286 While we
 strive to avoid dismissing meritorious claims on technicalities, \'93[t]he principle that \lquote mere technicalities\rquote  should not stand in the way of deciding a case on the merits is more a prescription for ignoring the . . .
 Rules than a useful guide to their construction and application.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286 Torres}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286 , 487 U.S. at 31}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12587771\charrsid8611286 9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286  (Scalia, J., concurring).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286 Failure to comply with our Rules must have consequences, and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3616260\charrsid8611286 we believe }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286 dismissal of the appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3616260\charrsid8611286  is the appropriate remedy in the present case}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286 Cyfred is appealing }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567379\charrsid8611286 an}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286  award of attorney\rquote s fees, which constitutes only about a quarter of the total award.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3616260\charrsid8611286 Thus, in one sense, this dispute concerns the size of an award rather than the central issue of liability.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 We believe that d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3616260\charrsid8611286 
ismissal under these circumstances would not be unduly harsh.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9768382\charrsid8611286 Moreover, as}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3616260\charrsid8611286 
 discussed in more detail below, the lower court may still entertain Cyfred\rquote s Rule 65(b) motion to reconsider the award of attorneys\rquote  fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286 We are confident}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3616260\charrsid8611286 , therefore,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11275751\charrsid8611286  that a dismissal will }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567379\charrsid8611286 further our policy of encouraging compliance with}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9768382\charrsid8611286  our Rules}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3616260\charrsid8611286 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9768382\charrsid8611286  w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567379\charrsid8611286 hile at the same time}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9768382\charrsid8611286  avoiding}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567379\charrsid8611286  substantial}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9768382\charrsid8611286  injustice to the parties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11493625\charrsid8611286 C}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 .}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 The Effect of the Amended Notice of Appeal}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 [25]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
Cyfred filed an Amended Notice of Appeal with this court on March }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7083493\charrsid8611286 30}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 , 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 The Am}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567379\charrsid8611286 ended Notice of Appeal purports}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
 to appeal the August 1, 2006 Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the September 22, 2006 First Amended Judgment, and the March 19, 2007 Decision and Order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567379\charrsid8611286 It also limits}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  the issue on appeal to}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718209\charrsid8611286  the award of attorneys
\rquote  fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 [26]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840\charrsid8611286 
It is not clear where Cyfred derived its purported power to amend its own Notice of Appeal, but legal authorities suggest that power lies with the appellate court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840\charrsid8611286 See Stuart v. U.S.,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840\charrsid8611286  23 F.3d 1483, 1485 (9th Cir. 1994).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840\charrsid8611286 However, the procedural hurdles to amending a notice of appeal are set low, and an amended notice of appeal can be accepted by an appeals court even without a formal motion.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840\charrsid8611286 We therefore accept, }
{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840\charrsid8611286 sua sponte}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840\charrsid8611286 , the Amended Notice of Appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13646578\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 [27]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4138660\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 The Amended Notice of Appeal is}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15164453\charrsid8611286 , however}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10029688\charrsid8611286 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
untimely with respect to the First Amended Judgment of September 22, 2006}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10029688\charrsid8611286  because it was filed more than thirty days after entry of the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8984840\charrsid8611286 judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
In theory, Cyfred\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3684986\charrsid8611286 M}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 otion to Amend the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3684986\charrsid8611286 First }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Amended Judgment could have extended the time to appeal if it were styled as a Rule 60(b) motion and made within ten days of the First Amended Judgment.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 See }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 GRAP 4(a)(4)(vi)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13703637\charrsid8611286  (2007)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
However, the Motion to Amend the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3684986\charrsid8611286 First }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Amended Judgment was not ma
de until December 22, 2006, about three months after the First Amended Judgment issued.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 
Therefore the belated attempt to appeal the First Amended Judgment, and by implication the Findings, must be dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 [28]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4792412\charrsid8611286 All that remains}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 , then, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4792412\charrsid8611286 is}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  Cyfred}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4792412\charrsid8611286 \rquote s appeal of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  the March 19, 2007}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4792412\charrsid8611286  Decision and Order}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 Cyfred\rquote s Amended Notice of Appeal was filed March }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12463065\charrsid8611286 30}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 , 2007 and timely appealed the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286  March 19}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13503624\charrsid8611286 , 2007}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286  Decision and Order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 In that D}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 ecision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286  the lower court}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  disposed of the Motion to Amend the Amended Judgment by dismissing for lack of jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 In doing so, the court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  remarked that \'93
[b]ased upon a preponderance of the evidence and for reasons cited above, the Court will not reverse or reconsider its previous decision as to attorney\rquote s fees because that matter is already up on appeal.\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718209\charrsid8611286 ER, Tab 33, at 249 (Decision and Order, Mar. 19, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 The \'93reasons cited above\'94 include }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408569\charrsid8611286 that \'93[}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
t]he Court is without jurisdiction to aid Defendant in its request}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408569\charrsid8611286  [because] the issue of attorney\rquote s fees is already up on appeal . . . }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 .\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 [29]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4792412\charrsid8611286 The}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  United States Supreme Court has held that it has the jurisdiction to consider a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  even though the court below disclaims that such jurisdiction even exists.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Hohn v. United States}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 , 524 U.S. 236, 246}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408569\charrsid8611286 -47, 253}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  (1998).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 In }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 H}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13646578\charrsid8611286 ohn}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 , the}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Court reasoned that if it lacked the authority to review dismissals for lack of jurisdiction, then \'93
decisions to dismiss for want of jurisdiction would be insulated entirely from review by this Court.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Id.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  at 247 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Nixon v. Fitzgerald}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 , 457 
U.S. 731, 743, n.23 (1982)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Thus the dismissal, but not the underlying issue of attorneys\rquote  fees}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 , can be reviewed by this court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
The standard of review for a dismissal due to lack of jurisdiction is }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 de novo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 , 193 F.3d }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408569\charrsid8611286 at 1165}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 [30]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 \tab Indeed,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718209\charrsid8611286  Cyfred\rquote 
s appeal of the March 19, 2007 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Decision and Order has merit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 The }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 lower court incorrectly interpre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 ted the law in Guam regarding its }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 authority to hear Rule 60(b) motions with respect to a matter on appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
The lower court cited to dicta in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Hemlani v. Flaherty}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  stating that \'93[w]e have previously held th
at the filing of a notice of appeal divests the lower court of jurisdiction over the matters on appeal . . . .\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 2002 Guam 10 \'b6 6.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 However, a careful reading of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 Hemlani}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  reveals that the actual holding was that a lower court has jurisdiction to }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 deny}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286  a Rule 60(b) motion, but cannot }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 grant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
 the motion unless this court gi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 ves it leave to do so:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1001824\charrsid8611286 [W]e}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286 
 adopt the rule of the majority of circuit courts, that the lower court retains jurisdiction to consider and deny a Rule 60(b) motion after a notice of appeal ha
s been filed. The denial of such a motion does not disturb appellate jurisdiction and, if promptly issued, are}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286  [sic]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286 
 certainly in aid of the appeal. However, after a notice of appeal is filed, the lower court lacks jurisdiction to grant Rule 60(b) relief, and may not do so without a remand from this court.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137663\charrsid8611286 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8611286 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 2002 Guam 10 \'b6 10.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286 
The lower court therefore erred in refusing to even consider the Rule 60(b) motion to reconsider.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174666\charrsid8611286 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 [31]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 
We reverse the dismissal for lack of jurisdiction and grant a limited re}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12598533\charrsid8611286 mand for the lower court to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 
deny the motion if it so chooses.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6039880\charrsid8611286 If}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 , on the other hand,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286  it is inclined to grant the motion, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286 Hemlani}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408569\charrsid8611286 explains}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286  that the proper procedure is for the trial judge }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567379\charrsid8611286 
to prepare an}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286  order to that effect and then allow the moving party to submit that order to this court along with a request for remand.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412951\charrsid8611286 2002 Guam 10 \'b6 11.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670066\charrsid8611286 
On appeal, either the grant or denial of a Rule 60(b) motion is re}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408569\charrsid8611286 viewed for abuse of discretion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408569\charrsid8611286 In re N.A.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408569\charrsid8611286 , 2001 Guam 7 \'b6 13; }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670066\charrsid8611286 In re Hammer}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670066\charrsid8611286 , 940 F.2d 524, 525 (9th Cir. 1991).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670066\charrsid8611286 
However, this court cannot reach the underlying issue of whether the award of attorneys\rquote  fees was properly made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670066\charrsid8611286 See }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6039880\charrsid8611286 Floyd v. Laws}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670066\charrsid8611286 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6039880\charrsid8611286 929 F.2d 1390, 1400}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670066\charrsid8611286  (9th Cir. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6039880\charrsid8611286 1991}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670066\charrsid8611286 ) (\'93An appeal
 from a denial of a Rule 60(b) motion brings up only the denial of the motion for review, not the merits of the underlying judgment.\'94)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6039880\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 

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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11493625\charrsid8611286 .}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 CONCLUSION}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994 
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4139485\charrsid8611286 [32]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 \tab Although this court has jurisdiction to interpret Cyfred\rquote s Notice of Appeal as an appeal of the Fir
st Amended Judgment, we decline to do so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14376616\charrsid8611286 Cyfred\rquote 
s Amended Notice of Appeal is also untimely with respect to the First Amended Judgment because it was filed more than thirty days after entry of the judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 The appeal of the First Amended Judgment is therefore }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 DISMISSED}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286  for failure to comply with the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 
In addition, t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 he lower court\rquote s March 19, 2007 Decision to dismiss the Motion to Amend the Amended Judgment is hereby }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 REVERSED}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611286  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891037\charrsid8611286 On limited remand, the lower court may either deny the motion or }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 seek leave, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567379\charrsid8611286 guided by the procedure set forth in this opinion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579606\charrsid8611286 , to grant the motion}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567379\charrsid8611286 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14046994\charrsid8611286 
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