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\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin II}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ), or any other related case.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 As a result of Pipes}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  disqualification, the lower court held that Shin was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
free to obtain substitute counsel to either pursue the notice of appeal filed in [}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
], file an objection to the notice of appeal, or take whatever action Shin deems appropriate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Appellants}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13064478\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Excerpts of Record (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ER}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ), tab 6 at. 7 (Decision and Order).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 TPLLC and Cho claim this court has jurisdiction pursuant to Title 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310 
\'a7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  3107(b)(1), 7 GCA }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310 \'a7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  25102(f) or 48 U.S.C. }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310 \'a7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  1424-1(a)(1). }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11434549\charrsid12197310 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11434549\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Since the appeal was not filed as an original proceeding for an injunction, which would invoke this court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13064478\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
s original jurisdiction we lack jurisdiction to address the appeal under 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3107(b).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 We also decline to exercise supervisory jurisdiction under 48 U.S.C.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 1424-1(a)(1).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Although we lack jurisdiction under section 3107(b) and we decline to exercise our supervisory jurisdiction, we interpret 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102(f), to allow an appeal to be taken from an order modifying an injunction and TPLLC and Cho, as aggrieved parties have standing to appeal the modification of the preliminary injunction.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Nevertheless, because the parties concede that the language in the Decision and Order }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 to take whatever action Shin deems appropriate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 is limited only to taking action in the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 appeal, which has since been dismissed by this court, this appeal is now rendered}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 moot.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Accordingly, the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 appeal is dismissed. }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16005221 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 I.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12197310 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
TPLLC and Cho request appellate review of the trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s Decision and Order granting Shin}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Ex Parte}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Motion to Modify Amended Preliminary Injunction and disqualifying attorney Richard Pipes (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Attorney Pipes}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ) from representing Shin in CV1240-05 (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
), CV0169-07 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin II}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ), or any other related case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The underlying action is one of three related cases involving Shin, TPLLC, Cho, Bando Corp., Security Title, Inc., and Fujita Kanko Guam, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Appellants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13064478\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Excerpts of Record (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ER}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ), tab 6 at 1.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In 2005, Shin filed suit against Fujita, captioned as }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin v. Fujita}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , CV1240-05 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ), for an alleged breach of contract and other claims relating to the sale of Fujita}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s Tumon Bay property.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Subsequently, Shin and TPLLC and Cho entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 MOA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ) concerning the litigation over the Fujita property.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
ER, tab 1 at 1-6 (Memorandum of Agreement).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The MOA provided that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [a]ll significant and material decisions regarding the litigation, including settlement, shall be made jointly by Cho and TPLLC}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , ER, tab 2 at 3, and that Richard Pipes would }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 represen
t Cho, Shin and TPLLC going forward}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ER, tab 1 at 5.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The MOA also required that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 all costs and attorney}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s fees incurred in the litigation shall be the responsibility of and paid promptly by TPLLC}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310  a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 nd Shin would be indemnified }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 for any liability and/or costs arising out of any adverse decision in the Litigation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ER, tab 1 at 3.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
A few months later, Shin terminated Attorney Pipes as his legal counsel and retained Attorney Louie Yanza.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 See}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Shin}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s Supplemental Excerpts of Record (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 SER}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ) at 39; ER, tab 6
 at 2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The very next day TPLLC and Cho, through their counsel Daniel Berman, filed the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin II}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 Verified Complaint and Application for Temporary Restraining Order, seeking a preliminary injunction and order to restrain Shin from taking any actions with respect to }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  or }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Security Title, Inc. vs. Fujita Kenko Guam, Inc. and Kevin Shin }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 CV0001-06 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 the Fujita suits}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin II}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 SER, at 1-15; ER, tab 6 at 2.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 See Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The Superior Court issued a Preliminary Injunction in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin II}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , enjoining Shin, attorney Yanza or any of their agents employees and any other of Shin}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s attorneys from dismissing the Fujita suits; releasing the notice of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 lis pendens}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  in the Fujita suits; settling the Fujita suits; and interfering with the appeal of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ER, tab 6 at 2; ER, tab 2 at 1-2 (Prelim}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Inj}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
An Amended Preliminary Injunction that contained substantively the same provisions as the original Preliminary Injunction was issued a day later.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ER, tab 3 at 1-2 (Am}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Prelim}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Inj}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Thereafter, Shin filed an }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Ex Parte}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 Motion to Modify Amended Preliminary Injunction which was subsequently granted by the judge who was assigned the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 SER at 35-55 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 
Ex parte}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Mot}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  to Modify Amended Prelim}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Inj}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 .)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ; ER, tab 6 at 1-7. TPLLC and Cho then filed the instant appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
During the pendency of this appeal, Shin filed two separate motions to dismiss.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Initially Shin argued that the Decision and Order was not a final judgment capable of being appealed and even if appealable, Cho and TPLLC lacked standing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 After we dismissed the earlier appeal filed in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
for lack of jurisdiction, a second motion to dismiss for mootness was filled by Shin.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 TPLLC and Cho opposed both motions.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 At the status and disqualification hearing held on January 16, 2008 we informed the parties 
that the pending motions would be considered and disposed of in conjunction with this appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16005221 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 II.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 JURISDICTION}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12197310 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  \tab We first examine whether the appeal of the Decision and Order is properly before this court.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 TPLLC and Cho rely on 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3107(b), 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102, and 48 U.S.C.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
1424-1, to seek immediate review of the Decision and Order while Shin asserts that these statutory provisions do not apply and the Decision and Order is not a final judgment capable of review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 This court has consistently held t
hat its appellate jurisdiction is limited to those matters which the legislature permits it to review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Angoco}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2006 Guam 18 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  8 (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Lujan,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  1998 Guam 28 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  8).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
[Section] 3107 outlines the jurisdiction of this court, including its appellate and supervisory jurisdiction, while [section] 3108 delineates those judgments and orders of the Superior Court which may be appealed.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 D
espite statutory provisions expressing a broad grant of jurisdiction . . . where other statutory provisions contain specific limitations on the ability of a party to pursue appellate relief, we must respect those restrictions.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9064610\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . (quoting }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Lujan}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 1998 
Guam 28 }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  9).}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Statutes that provide this court with appellate jurisdiction are also strictly interpreted.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Angoco}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2006 Guam 18 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  8 (citing }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Natividad}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2005 Guam 28 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  1).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12197310 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 A.\tab Jurisdiction based on 7 GCA}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3107(b) }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12197310 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 \tab }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Title 7 GCA Section 3107(b) provides this court with jurisdiction over }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5125091\charrsid12197310 o}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 riginal proceedings for mandamus, prohibition, injunction, and similar remedies to protect its appellate jurisdiction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
appeals arising from judgments, final decrees, or final orders of the Superior Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 7 GCA}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3107(b) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 TPLLC and Cho believe this section allows us to exercise jurisdiction to review an order dissolving an injunction which need not qualify as a final appealable order.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Such a construction is, however, misapprehended.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\cs16\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 [8]}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174344\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 We }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
interpret statutes in light of their terms and legislative intent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Angoco}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2007 Guam 1 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  49 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Flores}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2004 Guam 18 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  8).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The plainness or ambiguity of statutory language is determined by reference to the language itself, t
he specific context in which that language is used, and the broader context of the statute as a whole.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Aguon v. Gutierrez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2002 Guam 14 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  6 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Robinson v. Shell Oil Co.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 519 U.S. 337, 341 (1997).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The language of section 3107(b) provides that such authority is granted only over }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 jurisdiction of }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 original}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  proceedings for . . . injunction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3107(b) (emphasis added).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Unambiguously, therefore, this court has the authority to hear an injunction proceeding under 3107(b) only if it is an original proceeding.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Borja v. Bitanga}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
, this court considered whether it had appellate jurisdiction over a denial of writ relief in a habeas matter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 1998 Guam 29 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  9.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 We expressed that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
the specific language of [section 3107] reveals a distinction is drawn between the court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
s appellate and original jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  11.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Section 3107 provides the Supreme Court of Guam with original jurisdiction over matters generally characterized as writ proceedings, including mandamus, prohibition and injunction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 As explained by the federal Appellate Division, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [t]he phrase }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2101186\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 original jurisdiction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2101186\charrsid12197310 \rquote  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 means the power to entertain cases in the first instance as distinguished from }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 appellate}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 jurisdiction}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  . . . .}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs18\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Rosario}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{
\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 296 F. Supp. 140, 142}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  (D. Guam App. Div. 1969).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The review of the modification 
of an injunction is not an original proceeding filed in this court and section 3107(b) cannot be interpreted as granting appellate jurisdiction over the modification of an injunction order issued at the trial level.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The plain language of section 3107(b) and }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Bitanga}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , show that there is a distinction between this court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s original and appellate jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Section 3107(b) does not provide a basis for a party to file an appeal to this court to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 review orders that dissolve injunction.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Appellants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2101186\charrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 (June 27, 2007)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2101186\charrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 at 5.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
We, therefore, lack jurisdiction to address the instant appeal under 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 31}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 07(b),}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  because the appeal was not filed as an original proceeding for an injunction, which could invoke this court}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s original jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 B.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 \tab  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Supervisory jurisdiction: 48 U.S.C.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 1424-1(a)(1) }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
TPLLC and Cho also contend that this court may exercise supervisory jurisdiction under section 1424-1(a)(1)}{\cs15\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3763229 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\fs20\super\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  In Appellants}{
\fs20\insrsid7366418 \rquote }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  Statement of Jurisdiction, Appellants cite 48 U.S.C. }{\fs20\insrsid7366418 \'a7}{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  1424-3 as a basis for this court}{\fs20\insrsid7366418 \rquote }
{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 s jurisdiction.  Appellants}{\fs20\insrsid7366418 \rquote }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  reliance on section 1424-3 is misplaced as this section applies to the District Court Appellate Division.}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  which they contend vests the court with original jurisdiction over proceedings necessary }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 to protect its appellate jurisdiction and supervisory authority over cases and proceedings before it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Appellants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Opp}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 n to Mot. to Dismiss at 6.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 They maintain that by modifying the injunction, the trial court is permitting Shin to sabotage the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  appeal, formally captioned }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin v. Fujita}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
, CVA07-002, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [thereby] allowing Shin to prevent this Court from reviewing the Superior Court}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s Order denying Motion to Amend Complaint.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
While TPLLC and Cho implicate this court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
s supervisory jurisdiction as a basis for review, they do not offer any authority to support why this court must protect its appellate or supervisory jurisdiction by hearing the instant appeal. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Title 48 U.S.C.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 1424-1(a)(1) states that the Guam Supreme Court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 shall . . . have original jurisdiction over proceedings necessary to protect its appellate jurisdiction and supervisory authority and such other original jurisdiction as the laws of 
Guam may provide.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 48 U.S.C.A.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 1424-1(a)(1) (Westlaw through P.L. 110-313 (excluding P.L. 110-234, 110-246, and 110-289) approved 8-12-08)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Section 3107(b) of Title 7 of the Guam Code Annotated appears to have codified the organic grant of such supervisory jurisdiction, containing similar language that this court}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s authority }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 includes jurisdiction of original proceedings for mandamus, prohibition, injunction, and similar remedies to protect its appellate jurisdiction}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
supervisory jurisdiction over all inferior courts in Guam.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3107(b).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Supervisory jurisdiction }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 is of ancient inception, and relates back to and has its origin in the power exercised by the King}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s Bench in England. . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 State ex rel. Auto Fin. Co. v. Landwehr}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 71 S.W.2d 144, 145 (Mo. Ct. App. 1934).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The King}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s Bench }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
was vested with power to keep all inferior courts within the bounds of their authority, and, to do this, could remove their proceedings to be determined by it, or prohibit their progress below. . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Kelly v. Kemp}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 162 P. 1079, 1080 (Okla. 1917).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The court also had authority }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
to enforce in inferior tribunals the due exercise of those judicial or ministerial powers which had been vested in them, by restraining their excesses and quickening their negligence and obviating their denial of justice.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
As such supervisory control came into exercise by the courts of the colonies, the power of review by appeal or error came to be regarded as separate and distinct 
from the power exercised pursuant to the established extraordinary legal remedies, so that it is now the latter power which is commonly and generally regarded as falling within the contemplation of the constitutional provision for superintending control, 
the same to be exercised as a discretionary authority, and under extraordinary circumstances when the remedy by appeal or error is inadequate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 State ex rel. Auto Fin. Co.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 71 S.W.2d at 145. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 [13]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
It is important to underscore that the extent of the Supreme Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s supervisory power is unrestricted.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Within this sphere is a grant of unlimited power}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  that such }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 superintending control is hampered by no specific rules or means for its exercise.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Hutchins v. City of Des Moines}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 157 N.W. 881, 889 (Iowa 1916) (quoting }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 State v. Johnson}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 79 N.W. 1081 (Wis. 1899)).}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The grant of supervisory authority }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
is so general and comprehensive that its complete and full extent and use have practically hitherto not been fully and completely known and exemplified.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 It is unlimited, being bounded only by the exigencies which call for its exercise.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . (quoting }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 State v. Johnson}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 79 N.W. at 1081).}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\cs16\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 [14]}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Notwithstanding the breadth of our supervisory power, this authority to supervise and control inferior courts in order to prevent and correct errors and abuses is discretionary and should be exercised under extraordinary circumstances.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 See}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Hutchins v. Des Moines}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 157 N.W. at 890 [mentions }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 circumstances of exceptional or extraordinary hardship}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ]; 
}{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 State ex rel. Auto Fin. Co.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 71 S.W.2d at 145.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In interpreting its own constitutional provision, which conferred on it the }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 control and general supervision over all inferior courts,}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 the Supreme Court of Louisiana expressed that it was constitutionally authorized to }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 examine any question which it deemed of sufficient importance for examination and decision}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 whenever it deemed proper.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs18\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Brunner Mercantile Co. v. Rodgin}{\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 57 So. 1004, 1004 (La. 1912) (quoting La. Const. Art. 94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480008\charrsid12197310 T}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 he power thus granted is plenary, and its exercise rests in the sound discretion of the court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Loeb v. Collier}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 59 So. 816, 816 (La. 1912) (citing}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Thompson & Co. v. Gosserand}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
, 55 So. 663 (La. 1911); }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 State ex rel. Union Sawmill Co. v. Summit Lumber Co}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ., 42 So. 195 (La. 1906)).}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\cs16\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 [15]}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9260509\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 State ex rel. Helena v. City of Helena Waterworks Co.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
, the Supreme Court of Montana considered whether it had original jurisdiction over an injunction invoked under a constitutional provision which conferred on it }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 general supervisory control over all inferior courts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 115 P. 200, 201 (Mont. 1911) (quoting Mont. Const. Art. 8,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 2).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In dismissing the proceeding, the }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Helena Waterworks}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  court expressed that its constitutional supervisory power }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 was designed to control summarily the course of litigation in the inferior courts and prevent an injustice
 being done through a mistake of law or a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2185117\charrsid12197310 willful}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 disregard of it when there is no appeal from the erroneous order, or the relief obtained through the appeal would be inadequate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at 201-02.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The court did not find the circumstances warrante
d issuing original jurisdiction by exercising its supervisory powers and remanded the case so the parties could seek the relief from the district court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at 203.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [16]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Angoco}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , we expressed a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 strong commitment to prudential rules shaping the exercise of our jurisdiction should result in a sparing use of this extraordinary supervisory power}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  and that such power should not be exercised }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 to circumvent the limits on our jurisdiction set forth by the Legislature or to be a substitute for appeal.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 2006 Guam 18, }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  29.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Accordingly, we held that }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs20\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [a] pretrial ruling on a motion to disqualify defense counsel is usually not an exceptional circumstance whic
h creates significant injustice for which an appeal is an inadequate remedy; consequently, to exercise }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_4683}{\*\bkmkend SR_4683}supervisory}{
\cs20\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_4684}{\*\bkmkend SR_4684}jurisdiction}{
\cs20\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  on the record before us is unwise and unwarranted.}{\cs20\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 30.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\cs20\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 More importantly, we found that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 the language providing the court with supervisory authority }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 was intended to allow us to address extreme cases, such as when the Superior Court is acting in excess of its powers.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 29.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
In sum, while it is completely within the sound discretion of this court to exercise its organically conferred power of supervisory jurisdiction under 48 U.S.C. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 1424-1(a)(1),}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 only an extraordinary case calls for such an exercise of jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [17]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Here, the parties are appealing a pretrial decision on an }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ex parte}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 motion to modify an amended preliminary injunction; which, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 inter alia}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , effectively disqualified Atto
rney Pipes from participating in the case or related cases.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Similar to }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Angoco}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
, we are being asked to exercise supervisory jurisdiction over an order which resulted in the disqualification of counsel and must consider whether Appellants present a compelling reason to exercise such jurisdiction.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In line with this court}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s policy, we decline to exercise our supervisory jurisdiction because TPLLC and Cho have not made a showing that the trial court acted in excess of its powers.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The trial court clearly had ju
risdiction to grant, deny, or modify an injunction pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 20 of Title 7 GCA }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310 \'a7\'a7}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 20301 et. seq.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 See}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  7 GCA }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310 \'a7\'a7}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  20301, 20302, 20303, 20305 (2005).}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [18]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9391143\charrsid12197310 
This case fails to present any extraordinary circumstances warranting the use of our supervisory authority.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9391143\charrsid12197310 Angoco}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9391143\charrsid12197310 , 2006 Guam 18 \'b6 29.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9391143\charrsid12197310 O}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ur supervisory power }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
was designed to control summarily the course of litigation in the inferior courts and preve
nt an injustice being done through a mistake of law or a willful disregard of it when there is no appeal from the erroneous order, or the relief obtained through the appeal would be inadequate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Helena Waterworks Co.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 115 P. at 201.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 TPLLC and Cho}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 are not
 precluded from taking an appeal and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 have not shown that relief from an appeal would be inadequate.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Permitting supervisory review in this instance would circumvent the limits on this court}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s jurisdiction and operate as a substitute for appeal.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 See}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Angoco}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2006 Guam 18 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  29-30.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [19]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 We find Appellants}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid882221\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  reliance on section 1424-1(a)(1) unavailing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 While our supervisory power is unrestricted and }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 rests within this court}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s sound discretion, this court will not exercise such authority in this instance.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Accordingly, we decline to exercise supervisory review under section 1424-1(a)(1).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 C.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Jurisdiction based on 7 GCA}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102(f)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [20]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5078473\charrsid12197310 Our court has not }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 previously addressed }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5078473\charrsid12197310 whether}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 an order modifying a preliminary injunction is appealable as an order granting or dissolving an injunction under 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102(f). }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5078473\charrsid12197310 To determine if }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 the Decision and Order}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5078473\charrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
is appealable under this section initially requires a determination of whether the subject order actually modifies the preliminary injunction (as characterized by TPLLC and Cho) or is merely a disqualification order (as portrayed by Shin).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5078473\charrsid12197310 We must first resolve this }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 threshold issue }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5078473\charrsid12197310 before deciding if }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
this court may exercise jurisdiction over the instant appeal since only particular orders are afforded interlocutory review as a right.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
See People v. Angoco}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2006 Guam 18 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  11 (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Merchant v. Nanyo Realty, Inc}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
., 1997 Guam 16 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  12; }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Quenga}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 1997 Guam 6 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  3) (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The Guam Legislature limited the appellate review of this court, generally, to final determinations.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ); 7 GCA}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3107(b); 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102; 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3108 (a), (b).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [21]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK1}
{\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK2}The substance of the order, and not its form or title, determines }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9391143\charrsid12197310 if}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  it is appealable.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Gomes v. Kauwe}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid882221\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s Heirs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 472 P.2d 119, 119-120 (Haw}{
\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid882221\charrsid12197310 .}{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  1970) (}{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The nature of an order as final or interlocutory is determined by its substance {\*\bkmkstart sp_661_120}{\*\bkmkstart SDU_120}{\*\bkmkstart citeas__Cite_as__52_Haw__126___127__472_}
{\*\bkmkend sp_661_120}{\*\bkmkend SDU_120}{\*\bkmkend citeas__Cite_as__52_Haw__126___127__472_}and not on the basis of the designation given to by the court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Howell v. Reimann}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{
\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 288 P.2d 649, 651 (Idaho 1955) (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Whether an instrument is an appealable order or judgment must be determined by its content and substance, and not by its title.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ); }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Airline Ground Serv. Inc. v. Checker Cab Co}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ., 39 N.W.2d 809, 811 (Neb. 1949) (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 It is fundamental of course that the form of an order or the label placed upon it does not determine its character.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12671185\charrsid12197310 \~ It is the substance of the order which is controlling in determining its nature.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12671185\charrsid12197310 ).\~ }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The label placed upon the order or judgment by the trial court is not conclusive.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs18\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Peninsula Prop. Co. v. Santa Cruz County}{
\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 235 P.2d 635, 640 (Cal. Dist. Ct. App. 1951)}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
[A]n appellate court must determine from the substance and effect of the order or judgment whether it is final or interlocutory.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\cs18\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\cs19\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\cs19\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 {\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK1}{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK2}

\par }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\cs16\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [22]}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 An injunction is defined as }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_230}{\*\bkmkend SR_230}"}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
a writ or order requiring a person to refrain from a particular act it may be granted by the court in which the action is brought or by a judge thereof, and when granted by the judge }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 
[that]}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  may be enforced as an order of the court.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 7 GCA}
{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 20301}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  (2005).}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 A preliminary injunction is }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 interlocutory, tentative, provisional, ad interim, impermanent, mutable, not fixed or final or conclusive, characterized by its for-the-time-beingness.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs18\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Hamilton Watch Co. v. Benrus Watch Co}{\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 206 F.2d 738, 742 (2d Cir. 1953).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
It serves as an equitable policing measure to prevent the parties from harming one another during the litigation; to keep the parties, while the suit goes on, as far as possible in the respective positions they occupied when the suit began.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Further, courts have expressed that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
[t]he purpose of a preliminary injunction is always to prevent irreparable injury so as to preserve the court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
s ability to render a meaningful decision on the merits.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs18\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Canal Auth. of Fla. v. Callaway}{
\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 489 F.2d 567, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 576 (5th Cir. 1974).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
If the currently existing status quo itself is causing one of the parties irreparable injury, it is necessary to alter the situation so as to prevent the injury . . . by allowing the parties to take proposed action that the court finds will minimize the i
rreparable injury.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [23]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The preliminary injunction restrained and enjoined Shin from dismissing the Fujita suits, releasing the notice of lis pendens, settling the Fujita suits and interfering with their designated attorneys authorized to file an appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Thereafter, Shin filed an }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Ex Parte}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Motion to Modify the injunction, wherein Shin sought permission from the trial court to file a pleading }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 in the Supreme Court of Guam stating that he objects to Mr. Pipes pursuing the appeal as Mr. Pipes is proceeding against his former client}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4290499\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s intentions and interests; or, in the alternative Mr. Pipes be substituted with other counsel.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 SER at 37.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Shin did not particularly move to disqualify Attorney Pipes; instead, Shin moved the court to modify the Amended Preliminary Injunction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Shin also did not expressly request for Attorney Pipes}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 disqualification from the case, though it is clear that Shin objected to Attorney Pipes}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 participation in the appeal of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin did, however, seek to restrain Attorney Pipes from }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
proceeding against his former client}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s intentions and interests.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " 
}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [24]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Judge Unpingco granted Shin}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s motion to modify the amended preliminary injunction based on a conflict of interest.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The language of the Decision and Order specifically disqualifies Attorney Pipes from representing Shin in }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 or in any other related case, essentially restricting and enjoining Pipes from participating in the Fujita suits and from representing Shin in such litigation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [25]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The Decisio
n and Order also provides that Shin is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 free to obtain substitute counsel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4290499\charrsid12197310 e}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ither pursue the }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  appeal, file an objection to the appeal, or }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 take whatever action Shin deems appropriate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ER, tab 6 at 7.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Thus, the Decision and Order does not only d
isqualify Attorney Pipes from the litigation but also allows Shin to either pursue or object to the appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The language of the Decision and Order modified the previously issued injunction and meets the definition of an injunction under section 20301 by r
equiring Attorney Pipes to refrain from representing Shin and from participating in the litigation involving the Fujita property.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [26]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Having determined that the Decision and Order actually modified the Amended Preliminary Injunction we now must decide whether it is appealable as an order }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 granting or dissolving an injunction, or refusing to grant or dissolve an injunction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  pursuant to section }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310 7 GCA \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102(f)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310  (2005)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [27]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Section 3108(b) of Title 7 affords this court immediate appellate jurisdiction of orders made available by statute.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Section 3108(b) provides that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
[o]rders other than final judgments shall be available to immediate appellate review as provided by law . . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 7 GCA}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3108(b) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Under }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310 7 GCA \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
[a]n appeal in a civil action or proceeding may be taken from the Superior Court . . . [f]rom an order granting or dissolving an injunction, or refusing to grant or dissolve an injunction . . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102(f)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310 .}{\cs15\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3763229 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid7366418 \chftn }{\insrsid7366418   }{\fs20\insrsid7366418 Formerly Code of Civil Procedure \'a7 936.1.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 As explained by this court,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4290499\charrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [t]hough a preliminary injunction is essentially interlocutory in nature,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  this court has }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 jurisdiction over this interlocutory appeal pursuant to 
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310 . . . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp., Ltd. v. Kallingal}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2005 Guam 13 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  16; (quoting }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Guam Imaging Consultants, Inc. v. Guam Mem}{
\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 l Hosp}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . }{
\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Auth.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2004 Guam 15 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  14 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [W]e have jurisdiction over this interlocutory appeal [of what the court deems to be equivalent to an }{
\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 injunction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_1263}
{\*\bkmkend SR_1263}preliminary}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  in nature] pursuant to }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310 . . . }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 7 GCA}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102 which states that }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [a]n appeal in a civil action or proceeding may be tak
en from the Superior Court in the following cases: . . . (f) [f]rom an order granting or }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart BestSection}{\*\bkmkstart SR_1317}{\*\bkmkstart SearchTerm}
{\*\bkmkend BestSection}{\*\bkmkend SR_1317}dissolving}{\cs20\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  an injunction, or refusing to grant or }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
{\*\bkmkstart SR_1325}{\*\bkmkend SearchTerm}{\*\bkmkend SR_1325}dissolve}{\cs20\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 an injunction,}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798927\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  and }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310 . . .}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  GCA}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3108(b) which states that }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [o]rders other than final judgments shall be available to immediate appellate review as provided by law.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 (citation omitted) (quoting 7 GCA }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310 \'a7\'a7}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  25102(f) and 3108 (b)). }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202 
\par 
\par }{\cs16\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [28]}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310 \tab }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Section 25102(f) was based on and derived from former section 963 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.}{\cs15\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 \chftn 
{\footnote \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3763229 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid7366418 \chftn }{\insrsid7366418   }{\fs20\insrsid7366418 
Section 963 was repealed in 1968and Section 904.1 now sets forth the types of judgments and orders which can be appealed.  }{\i\fs20\insrsid7366418 See ital.}{\fs20\insrsid7366418  1968 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Cal.{\*\xmlclose} Sta. 811; 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cal.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} Civ. Proc. Code }{\fs20\insrsid7366418 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f38\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid7366418 
 904.1(f).  Identical to the language in 963, subdivision (f) of section 904.1 allowed an appeal to be taken \'93from an order granting or dissolving an injunction, or refusing to grant or dissolve an injunction.\'94  Cal. Civ. Proc. Code }{
\fs20\insrsid7366418 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f38\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid7366418 
 904.1 at 6.  The 1993 amendment of section 904.1 changed the designators of the subdivisions and paragraphs and so 904.1(f) is now 904.1(a)(6).  }{\i\fs20\insrsid7366418 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Id}{
\fs20\insrsid7366418 .{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102(f). Therefore, this court may look to California case law interpreting this section of the California Code of Civil Procedure, to aid in our interpretations of the same language.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Where Guam {\*\bkmkstart SR_3890}{\*\bkmkend SR_3890}statutes are derived from {\*\bkmkstart SR_3894}{\*\bkmkend SR_3894}statutes of other 
{\*\bkmkstart SR_3897}{\*\bkmkend SR_3897}jurisdictions, this court may find guidance in that {\*\bkmkstart SR_3904}{\*\bkmkend SR_3904}jurisdiction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s {\*\bkmkstart SR_3905}{\*\bkmkend SR_3905}interpretation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Sumitomo Constr. Co. v. Zhong Ye, Inc}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ., 1997 Guam 8 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  7 (citing Sutherland, . . . Stat. Const. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  52.01 (5th ed.))}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 (}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Generally, when a legislature adopts a {\*\bkmkstart SR_3913}{\*\bkmkend SR_3913}statute which is {\*\bkmkstart SR_3916}
{\*\bkmkend SR_3916}identical or {\*\bkmkstart SR_3918}{\*\bkmkend SR_3918}similar to one in effect in another {\*\bkmkstart SR_3925}{\*\bkmkend SR_3925}jurisdiction, it is presumed that the adopting {\*\bkmkstart SR_3932}{\*\bkmkend SR_3932}
jurisdiction applies the construction placed on the {\*\bkmkstart SR_3939}{\*\bkmkend SR_3939}statute by the originating {\*\bkmkstart SR_3943}{\*\bkmkend SR_3943}jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [29]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Chico Feminist Women}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798927\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
s Health Center v. Scully}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , the California Court of Appeals considered an appeal taken from a trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s order amending a preliminary injunction pursuant to section 904.1(f)}{\cs15\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\ql \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3763229 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid7366418 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid7366418  }{\i\fs20\insrsid7366418 Chico}{\fs20\insrsid7366418 
 was decided prior to the 1993 amendment which changed subsection (f).}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  of the California Code of Civil Procedure}{\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}
{\cs15\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3763229 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\cs15\super\insrsid7366418 \chftn }{\insrsid7366418   }{\fs20\insrsid7366418 Subdivision (f) (now subdivision (a)(6) of Code of Civil Procedure section 904.1, which is identical to 7 GCA }{\fs20\insrsid7366418 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f38\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid7366418  25102(f), provides that an appeal may be taken \'93[f]rom an order granting or dissolving an injunction, or refusing to grant or dissolve an injunction.\'94 Cal. Civ. Proc. Code 
\'a7 904.1(a)(6); }{\i\fs20\insrsid7366418 see also}{\fs20\insrsid7366418  }{\cs18\i\fs20\insrsid7366418 Chico Feminist Women\rquote s Health Center v. Scully}{\fs20\insrsid7366418 , 256 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1
{\factoidname State}}Cal.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} Rptr. 194, 198 n.2 }{\cs19\fs20\insrsid7366418 (Ct. App. 1989).}{\fs20\insrsid7366418    
\par }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 256 Cal. Rptr. 194, 196 (Ct. App. 1989).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Chico}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , upon plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
s petition, the trial court issued an order granting a preliminary injunction following a hearing which was not appealed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at 196- 98, 206.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Subsequently, 
plaintiff petitioned to amend the preliminary injunction and the trial court issued an order amending the preliminary injunction following a hearing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at 198.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Plaintiff and defendants then took an appeal from that order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at 196}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 An issue before the court was whether defendants were able to use the modified preliminary injunction order }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 as an artificial springboard from which to launch an appeal that could have been taken earlier.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at 206. The court, in its resolution of that issue, articulated that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [a]n order modifying a preliminary injunction is appealable as }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 an order granting an injunction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at 206 (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 People v. Associated Oil Co.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 297 P. 536 (Cal. 1931)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [30]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 TPLLC and Cho appeal 
from the order disqualifying Attorney Pipes from the litigation and allowing Shin to seek substitute counsel and to take whatever action Shin deemed appropriate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Based on the California case law interpreting section 904.1 of the California Code of Civil Procedure and stating that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [a]n order modifying a preliminary injunction is appealable as }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12671185\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 an order granting an injunction,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798927\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  we find the Decision and Order modified the Amended Preliminary Injunction}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 and is appealable as an order granting an injunction under }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798927\charrsid12197310 \'a7}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  25102(f).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12671185\charrsid12197310 Id}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12671185\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Accordingly, we have jurisdiction over the appeal pursuant to }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310 7 GCA \'a7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  25102(f).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 D.\tab Whether Appellants have standing to bring this appeal}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [31]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Although we have jurisdiction to review the 
Decision and Order under section 25102(f) we still must address Shin}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
s argument that TPLLC and Cho lack standing to bring the instant appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Shin maintains that TPLLC and Cho lack standing because Shin, as the client and the aggrieved party, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 etermines w
ho his counsel should be and his appeal strategy and goal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 This court has articulated that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [s]}{
\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_1792}{\*\bkmkend SR_1792}tanding}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  is a threshold }{
\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_1796}{\*\bkmkend SR_1796}jurisdictional}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  matter,}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Benavente v. Taitano}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2006 Guam 15 }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  14 (quoting }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Guam Imaging Consultants, Inc. v. Guam Mem}{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12671185\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 l Hosp. Auth.,}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  2004 Guam 15 }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  17).}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Therefore this court lacks }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 subject matter }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_1837}{\*\bkmkend SR_1837}
jurisdiction}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  to hear a claim when a party lacks }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_1846}{\*\bkmkend SR_1846}standing}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The question of standing focuses on who may bring an action.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In essence, the relevant inquiry is }{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12671185\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 whether
 the litigant is entitled to have the court decide the merits of the dispute or of particular issues.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . (citation omitted) (quoting }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Warth v. Seldin}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 422 U.S. 490, 498 (1975); }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 see also}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Guam Imaging Consultants, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2004 Guam 15 at 
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  19.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [32]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [A] party acquires standing either by suffering an
 injury in fact or as the beneficiary of express statutory authority granting standing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Benavente}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2006 Guam 15 at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  18 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Tanner v. Town Council}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 880 A.2d 784, 792 (R.I. 2005)). }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Where standing is statu
torily conferred, the court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s analysis begins with }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
a straight statutory construction of the relevant statute to determine upon whom the Legislature conferred standing and whether the [Appellants] here fall in that category.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  19 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Tanner v. Town Council}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
, 880 A.2d 784, 792 n.6 (R.I. 2005)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Standing, thus, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 may be predicated upon the statutory grant of such . . . by the legislature.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 . at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f38\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  20.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Therefore, where standing is statutorily conferred, we look first to the language of the relevant statute to determine whether a party has statutory }{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 standing}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_2657}{\*\bkmkend SR_2657}.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Id}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [33]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Section 25104 of Title 7 of the Guam Code Annotated provides that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
[a]ny party aggrieved may appeal in the cases prescribed in this Chapter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 7 GCA}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25104 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Section 25102(f), which falls under the same chapter, provides that an appeal may be taken }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 [f]rom an order granting or dissolving an injunction, or refusing to grant or dissolve an injunction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102(f).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 A party, therefore, has standing }{\cs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
to seek review of an order granting or dissolving the injunction by demonstrating that the party is legally aggrieved within the meaning of section 25104.}{\cs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\cs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [34]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The term }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 aggrieved party}{\cs17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart SR_2411}{\*\bkmkend SR_2411}"}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  has been defined as }{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
[o]ne whose legal right is invaded by an act complained of, }{\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 or whose pecuniary interest is directly and adversely affected}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  by a decree or judgment.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{
\cs16\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Alabama Dept. of Envtl. Mgmt. v. Legal Envtl. Assistance Found., Inc}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ., 973 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 So.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 2d 369, 378, (Ala. Civ. App. 2007)(quoting }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Birmingham Racing Comm}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
n v. Alabama Thoroughbred Ass}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 n, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
, 775 So. 2d 207, 210 (Ala. Civ.App. 1999)); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 see also}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Rymal v. Baergen}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 686 N.W.2d 241, 265-266 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004) (defining the term }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 aggrieved party}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  as }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
one whose legal right is invaded by an action, or whose pecuniary interest is directly or adversely affected by a judgment or order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 
"}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ) (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Dep}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 t. of Consumer & Indus. Servs. v. Shah}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 600 N.W. 2d 406 (1999)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The word }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 aggrieved}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 refers to a substantial grievance, a denial of some personal, pecuniary or property {\*\bkmkstart SDU_11}{\*\bkmkend SDU_11}right, or the imposition upon a party of a burden or obligation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 
\rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Legal Envtl. Assistance Found., Inc}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
., 973 So. 2d at 378 (quoting Black}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s Law Dictionary 65 (6th ed. 1990)).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Moreover, an aggrieved party is one who has }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 suffered a concrete and particularized injury, as would a party plaintiff initially invoking the court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s power.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Federated Ins. Co. v. Oakland County Road Comm}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 715 N.W.2d 846, 850 (Mich. 2006).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [35]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The proceedings below concern the MOA and the legal rights and pecuniary interests of TPLLC and Cho are directly affected by the Decision and Order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 SER at 1-15 (Verified Compl}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310 , Sept. 5, 2007}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Significantly, TPLLC and Cho are also plaintiffs in the proceedings }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 sub judice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
, thus parties to the underlying action and directly bound to the Decision and Order issued by the Superior Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Therefore, TPLLC and Cho are legally aggrieved within the meaning of section 25104 and they have standing to pursue the instant appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 E.\tab Mootness}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [36]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 In the later}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9446583\charrsid12197310 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 filed motion to dismiss, Shin asserts that the dismissal of the }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  appeal in CVA07-002}{\cs15\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 \chftn {\footnote 
\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3763229 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid7366418 \chftn }{\f29\fs20\insrsid7366418   }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 
Our dismissal of the }{\i\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 Shin I}{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  appeal was by court order, and, in a subsequent opinion, this court explained that the dismissal was based on jurisdictional grounds.  }{
\i\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 Shin v. Fujita Kanko Guam, Inc.}{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 , 2007 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Guam{\*\xmlclose} 18 }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f38\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  2 n.1, }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f38\fs20}}}{
\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  21.  This court expressed that the issue on appeal, the propriety of the denial of a motion to amend a complaint, did not present }{\fs20\insrsid7366418 \'93\lquote }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 
exceptional circumstances}{\fs20\insrsid7366418 \rquote }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  necessary}{\fs20\insrsid7366418 \rquote \'94}{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  to warrant our interlocutory review.  }{
\i\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Id.{\*\xmlclose} }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 at }{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt
\f38\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  21, (quoting }{\i\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 Merchant v. Nanyo Realty, Inc.}{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 , 1997 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Guam{\*\xmlclose} 16 }{
\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f38\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid7366418\charrsid12677888  6). }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 renders the current appeal moot because }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 there }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6451291\charrsid12197310 [}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 is}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6451291\charrsid12197310 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  no longer any controversy over who could represent}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9446583\charrsid12197310 . . . . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin on that appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6451291\charrsid12197310 Appellee\rquote s Mot}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6451291\charrsid12197310  to Dismiss at 1 (Aug. 14, 2007).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin argues that}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 dismissal of the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 appeal has rendered it impossible for this court to grant any effectual relief therefore, we should dismiss this appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Appellee}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s Mot}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11678688\charrsid12197310 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  to Dismiss}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2434731\charrsid12197310  at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 4-5 (Aug}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6451291\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  14, 2007). }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [37]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12677888\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
It is a well-settled general rule that the existence of an actual controversy is an essential requisite to appellate jurisdiction. . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7679509\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Sullivan v. McDonald}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{
\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 913 A.2d 403, 405 (Conn. 2007) (quoting }{\cs19\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Private Healthcare Sys., Inc. v. Torres}{
\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 898 A.2d 768, 773 (Conn. 2006)).}{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050654\charrsid12197310 A}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  claim becomes moot only when the issues are no longer live or the parties lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK7}{\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK8}{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK7}Town House Dep}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 t Stores}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2000 Guam 32 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 20 F.3d 359, 361 (9th Cir. 1994)){\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK8}.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050654\charrsid12197310 
The test for mootness is whether \lquote the issues involved in the trial court no longer exist\rquote  because intervening events . . . [have] render[ed] it impossible for the [reviewing] court to grant the complaining party effectual relief.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050654\charrsid12197310 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050654\charrsid12197310 . (quoting }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050654\charrsid12197310 In re A Minor}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050654\charrsid12197310 , 537 N.E.2d 292 (1989)) (ellipsis and alterations in original).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5386347\charrsid12197310 A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 n appeal is considered moot when it }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14174191\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
presents or involves no actual controversy, interests or rights of the parties, or where the issues have ceased to exist.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14174191\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Richardson}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 688 N.E.2d at 635 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 First Nat}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 \rquote l}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Bank v. Kuspe}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 r}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 45}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  N.E.2d 7, 10 (Ill. 1983)).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5386347\charrsid12197310 Thus, an appeal is dismissed as moot }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 when, by virtue of an intervening event, the appellate court cannot grant effectual relief whatever in favor of the appellant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Town House Dep}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 t Stores, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 2000 Guam 32 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
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see also, In re Matter of Inspection of Minnesota Auto Specialties, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 346 N.W.2d 657, 658 (Minn. 1984) (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 If, pending an appeal, an event occurs which makes a decision on the merits unnecessary or an award of effective relief impossible, the appeal will be dismissed as moot.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Sullivan}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 913 A.2d at 405 (}{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14174191\charrsid12197310 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
When, during the pendency of an appeal, events have occurred that preclude an appellate court from granting any practical relief through its disposition of the merits, a case has become moot.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14174191\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ) (quoting }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Torres}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , 898 A.2d at 773).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [38]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14174191\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s motion for modification sought permission from the trial court to file a pleading }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 in the Supreme Court of Guam stating that he objects to [Attorney Pipes] pursuing the appeal as [Attorney Pipes] is proceedi
ng against his former client}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
s intentions and interests; or, in the alternative Mr. Pipes be substituted with other counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 SER at 37 (Ex parte}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Mot}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  to Modify Amend}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Prelim}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  Inj}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The Superior Court subsequently granted Shin}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid277033\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s motion for modification, SER at 35-55; ordering that Attorney Pipes be disqualified from representing Shin in }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin II}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 , or any other related case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ER, tab 6 at 1-7.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 The Decision and Order also stated that Shin be allowed }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 to take whatever action Shin deems appropriate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 ER, tab 6 at 7.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 TPLLC and Cho contend that the Decision and Order issued is limited to Shin}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14174191\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s choice of counsel for the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  appeal and does not permit Shin to take any action other than the actions he previously took with respect to the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I 
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Thus, Shin would apparently still be bound by the Amended Preliminary Injunction from dismissing or settling the Fujita suits and releasing the notice of lis pendens in the Fujita suits. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [39]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
At oral argument, TPLLC and Cho agreed that if the words }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 to take whatever action Shin deems appropriate}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  were construed to allow Shin to take whatever action he deemed appropriate concerning the }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 appeal, then this appeal would be moot because the }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  appeal has been dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14174191\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s counsel also concede
d at oral argument that the words in the Decision and Order }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 to take whatever action Shin deems appropriate}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  only related to Shin}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid350939\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 s conduct regarding the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Based on the parties}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14174191\charrsid12197310 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  representations at oral argument that they share an identical construction of the scope of the Decision and Order,}{\cs15\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
\chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3763229 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid7366418 \chftn }{\insrsid7366418  }{\fs20\insrsid7366418 
If the language was not interpreted in this manner then the parties agreed the issue might not be necessarily moot.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 it appears that the Amended Preliminary Injunction was modified merely to allow Shin to substitute counsel and make decisions regarding}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Since the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 appeal has now been dismissed by this court, we agree with the parties that, under theses circumstances, the appeal of the Decision and Order is now moot.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Accordingly, we will not address whether the Superior Court abused its discretion in modifying the Amended Preliminary Injunction and the appeal is dismissed.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16005221 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 III. CONCLUSION}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11302202 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12197310 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 [40]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4480132\charrsid12197310 \tab }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 We lack jurisdiction over the instant appeal under 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 3107(b) since the appeal of the modification of the Amended Preliminary Injunction was not filed in this court as an original proceeding. We further}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9446583\charrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 decline to exercise jurisdiction under 48 U.S.C.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 1424-1(a)(1) because it does not readily appear that the Superior Court acted in e
xcess of its power or that there are extraordinary circumstances warranting exercise of our supervisory power.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
The Decision and Order modifying the Amended Preliminary Injunction is, however, appealable as an order granting or dissolving an injunction as provided by 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102(f).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
TPLLC and Cho as aggrieved parties also have standing to appeal the Decision and Order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
Therefore, we have jurisdiction to review their appeal under 7 GCA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid991880\charrsid12197310  \'a7 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 25102(f).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Because the parties concede that the language of the Decision and Order }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 to take whatever action Shin deems appropriate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 is limited in scope only to the taking of action in the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Shin I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
 appeal, which has since been dismissed, the current appeal is rendered moot.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Thus, we need not determine whether the lower cour
t abused its discretion in granting the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Ex Parte}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310  motion to modify the Amended Preliminary Injunction.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12197310  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 Accordingly, this appeal is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 DISMISSED}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 .
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13518698\charrsid12197310 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16005221 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13518698\charrsid16005221 RICHARD H. BENSON}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid16005221 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 Justice }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 Pro Tempore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16005221 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16005221 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13518698\charrsid16005221 JOHN A. MANGLONA
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 Justice }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302202\charrsid12197310 Pro Tempore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13518698\charrsid12197310 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16005221 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13518698\charrsid12197310 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16005221 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13518698\charrsid16005221 ROBERT J. TORRES
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13518698\charrsid12197310 Chief Justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113254\charrsid12197310 
\par }}