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Van de Veld, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Esq. \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 123 Hernan Cortes Avenue\tab \par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, GU 96910\cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4788\clshdrawnil \cellx4680 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4788\clshdrawnil \cellx9468\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \par }{\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 BE}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 FORE:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ROBERT J. TORRES, Chief Justice; F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Associate Justice; KATHERINE A. MARAMAN, Associate Justice. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1930673\charrsid10027598 MARAMAN}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , J.:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1930673\charrsid10027598 [1]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12912622\charrsid10027598 \tab Defendant-Appellant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Cyfred}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12912622\charrsid10027598 , Ltd.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Cyfred}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6296436\charrsid10027598 ) appeal}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12912622\charrsid10027598 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6296436\charrsid10027598 an award of attorney\rquote s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 fees and costs to Plaintiffs-Appellees }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12912622\charrsid10027598 Geraldo and Meriefe }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Abalos (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 the Abaloses}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 The Abaloses contend that Cyfred\rquote s appeal is untimely because the Judgment implicitly denied Cyfred\rquote }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16211447\charrsid10027598 s Motion to R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 econsider, and no appeal was taken within thirty days of the Judgment.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 We agree and therefore dismiss the present appeal as untimely.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 I. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1930673\charrsid10027598 FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1930673\charrsid10027598 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \tab The underlying dispute in this case has already been before this court three times on appeal, and the details are fully described in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 prior opinions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 See Abalos v. Cyfred}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , 2006 Guam 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1775768\charrsid10027598 (}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1775768\charrsid10027598 Abalos I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1775768\charrsid10027598 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ;}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Sananap v. Cyfred (Sananap I)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , 2008 Guam 10;}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Sananap v. Cyfred (Sananap II)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , 2008 Guam 19.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 In short, Cyfred sold plots in the Gill-Baza Subdivision but failed to install sewer lines.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Sanan}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12912622\charrsid10027598 a}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 p II}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , 2008 Guam 19 \'b6 2; }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Abalos}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12912622\charrsid10027598 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , 2006 Guam7 \'b6\'b6 1-2.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Various owners sued, some asking for rescission of their contracts, others for damages.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Sanan}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7488565\charrsid10027598 a}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 p II}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , 2008 Guam 19 \'b6 2-3.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 The Abaloses were granted rescission of their contract, which was affirmed on appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 . }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Abalos}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12912622\charrsid10027598 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 , 2006 Guam 7 \'b6 8.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1930673\charrsid10027598 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 The statute allowing the remedies of rescission or damages, 21 GCA \'a7 60314(f), also allows recovery of attorney}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6296436\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 s fees and costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 21 GCA \'a7 60314(f)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1775768\charrsid10027598 (2005)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 After our decision in }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 Abalos}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1775768\charrsid10027598 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 , the Abaloses filed a Motion for Attorney \rquote s Fees and Costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 In support of their motion, the Abaloses\rquote attorney, Wayson Wong, fi}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 led a detailed i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 nvoice for legal services rendered.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 Cyfred did not file an opposition to the motion, and instead filed its own Motion to Compel Discovery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 Specifically, Cyfred requested that the court compel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 Wong\rquote s}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 deposition and the production of Wong\rquote s fee agreement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 with the Abaloses}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1930673\charrsid10027598 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 \tab After a hearing, t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 he Decision and Order}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid814503\charrsid10027598 awarding attorney\rquote s fees}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 was filed on August 28, 2007.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 In its Decision, t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 he court examined the i}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid814503\charrsid10027598 nvoice submitted by }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 Wong }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid814503\charrsid10027598 and found it to be reasonable.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 Despite the lack of a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16397860\charrsid10027598 written}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 opposition, the court considered and rejected arguments raised by Cyfred\rquote s attorney, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 Curtis}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 Van de veld, at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 the hearing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 These arguments included: (1) that the invoice was vague and questionable; }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12914755\charrsid10027598 and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14230488\charrsid10027598 (2) that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12914755\charrsid10027598 secretarial work was billed at an attorney \rquote s rate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12914755\charrsid10027598 The court noted that Cyfred had not o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 bjected to any specific charges.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid814503 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid814503\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Cyfred filed a motion for reconsideration on September 7, 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12914755\charrsid10027598 The Motion for }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3094783\charrsid10027598 Rec}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12914755\charrsid10027598 onsideration repeats Cyfred\rquote s request that it be allowed to }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702127\charrsid10027598 obtain the fee agreement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12914755\charrsid10027598 and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 concludes generally }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 that the legal fees included charges that are not derived from performing legal duties by counsel.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 Appellant\rquote s Excerpts of Record (}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 ER}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 ) at 34-36 (Mot. Recons., Sept. 7, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 Pursuant to Rule 54(b) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedu re, the court determined that there was no reason to delay the entry of a final judgment, and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 awarding attorney \rquote s fees and costs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 was entered on September 11, 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 Cyfred\rquote s Motion for R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 econsideration was denied on October 21, 2008.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 In denying the motion, the court concluded that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3351281\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 s argument was previously raised by the defendant at the May 18, 2007 hearing an}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 d was considered in its August 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 8, 2007 Decision and Order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 It is therefore otherwise precluded by Rule}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1460323\charrsid10027598 [CVR]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 7.1(i) of the Local Rules of the Superior Court of Guam and Guam law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 ER at 41 (Dec. & Order, Oct. 21, 2008).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Cyfred filed its }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid738718\charrsid10027598 N}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 otice of }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid738718\charrsid10027598 A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ppeal on November 20, 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 , more than two months after the Judgment was entered but less than thirty days after the Motion for Reconsideration was denied}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }\pard \qc \fi-2160\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 II.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 } {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 JURISDICTION AND STANDARD OF REVIEW}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }\pard \ql \fi-2160\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \tab This court has jurisdiction over appeals of a final judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 48 U.S.C. \'a7 1424-1(a)(2)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8863582\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 (Westlaw }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 2009}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ); 7 GCA \'a7\'a7 3107, 3108(a) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16200846\charrsid10027598 However, an untimely appeal will be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16200846\charrsid10027598 McGhee v. McGhee}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16200846\charrsid10027598 , 2008 Guam 17 \'b6\'b6 5-7.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16200846\charrsid10027598 Application of our Rules of Appellate Procedure to the present appeal does not require a standard of review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 III. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 DISCUSSION}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [7]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 In its Notice of A}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ppeal, Cyfred stated that it was appealing the Decision and Order of August 28, 2007, the Judgment of September 11, 2007, and the Decision and Order denying reconsideration of October 21, 2008.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 The Abaloses contend that Cyfred\rquote s appeal is only timely with respect to the de}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid286003\charrsid10027598 nial of the Motion for R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 econsideration.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7107884\charrsid10027598 They also contend that the Motion for Reconsideration did not toll the time for appeal because it was filed prior to Judgment.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 The Abaloses\rquote view is that Cyfred\rquote s Motion for Reconsideration was a Rule 60(b) motion, which must be }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 filed no later than 10 days after the judgment is entered}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 in order to toll the time for appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 G}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 uam R. App. P. (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 GRAP}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 4(a)(4)(A)(vi).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 From th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 is, the Abaloses conclude that GRAP}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 4(a)(4)(A)(vi)} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 does not allow Rule 60(b) motions filed before judgment to toll the time for appeal.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 Cyfred did not file a reply brief in response to these arguments.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \tab Three sections of the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure are relevant here: }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5975865\charrsid10027598 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 1) a notice of appeal must be filed within thirty days of the judgment or order appealed from, }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 GRAP }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 4(a)(1)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid655960\charrsid10027598 (2007)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ; }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5975865\charrsid10027598 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 2) motion}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid738718\charrsid10027598 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 of the type enumerated in GRAP 4(a)(4)}{\cs45\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12140067\charrsid10027598 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s46\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8668612 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs45\fs20\super\insrsid8347781\charrsid655960 \chftn }{ \fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid655960 (4) Effect of a Motion on a Notice of Appeal. \par }\pard \s46\qj \fi720\li720\ri720\sa120\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3094783 {\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid655960 (A) If a party timely files in the Superior Court any of the following motions under the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure, the time to file an appeal runs for all parties from the entry of the order disposing of the last such remaining motion: \par }\pard \s46\qj \fi720\li1440\ri1440\sa120\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3094783 {\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid655960 (i) for judgment under Rule 50(b); \par (ii) to amend or make additional factual findings under Rule 52(b), whether or not granting the motion would alter the judgment; \par (iii) for attorney\rquote s fees under Rule 54(d)(2) if the Superior Court extends the time to appeal under Rule 58(c); \par (iv) to alter or amend the judgment under Rule 59; \par (v) for a new trial under Rule 59; or \par (vi) for relief under Rule 60 if the motion is filed no later than 10 days after the judgment is entered. \par }\pard \s46\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8668612 {\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid655960 GRAP 4(a)(4) (2007).}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 toll the time for appeal until they are decided}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ; and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5975865\charrsid10027598 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 3) an appeal from an order, where the notice of appeal occurs before judgment, is treated as if filed on the date of and after the entry of judgment, GRAP 4(a)(2)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid655960\charrsid10027598 (2007)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Cyfred\rquote s }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid738718\charrsid10027598 M}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 otion for }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid738718\charrsid10027598 R}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 econsideration was filed ten days after the August 28, 2007 Decision and Order, but before the Judgment was issued.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \tab Neither party cites to any relevant cases that would assist in deciding this issue.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 However, just two year}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 s}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ago this court decided }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Rojas v. Rojas}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , which considered a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 strikingly similar}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 issue.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 2007 Guam 13.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 In }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Rojas}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , the defendant, who was a party to a divorce proceeding, filed a motion to reconsider an order granting partial summary judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 \'b6 3.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 The order of partial summary judgment decided only the narrow issue of}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 how to partition retirement benefits.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Id.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 While the motion to reconsider was pending, a Final Judgment and Decree for Divorce was issued.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid738718\charrsid10027598 \'b6 4.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid655960\charrsid10027598 One year}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid738718\charrsid10027598 later, }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid655960\charrsid10027598 the court denied the motion for reconsideration, and the defendant filed an appeal within thirty days}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Id.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 This court assumed, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 arguendo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , that the motion for reconsideration tolled the time for appeal and proceeded to determine whether the intervening final judgment stopped the tolling.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \'b6 11.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 The court determined that the finality of judgments was determinative and declined to allow the motion for reconsideration to toll the time of appeal past the }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid655960\charrsid10027598 thirty day window following entry of final judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \'b6\'b6 12-1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid655960\charrsid10027598 8}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \tab Although }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Rojas}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 suggests that Cyfred\rquote s appeal is untimely, the ruling was actually very narrow in its effect.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 This court distinguished the facts of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Rojas}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 from very similar cases, stating that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 [t]his case does not involve a situation where a court announces a final decision or announces that it will certify a partial summary judg ment to be final under Rule 54(b) and a party moves the court to reconsider that final decision prior to the actual entry of the final judgment or order appealable as of right.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \'b6 19.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 In the present case, the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5975865\charrsid10027598 Decision and Order}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 has all the hallmarks of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5975865\charrsid10027598 a final determination rather than an interlocutory one.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5975865\charrsid10027598 The resulting Judgment was identical in scope to the Decision and Order that preceded it and}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 was entered upon the court\rquote s own Rule 54(b) determination, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13779053\charrsid10027598 thereby }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 effectively dispos}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid655960\charrsid10027598 ing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13779053\charrsid10027598 of all issues before the court}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ER, at 38 (Judgment}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 , Sept. 11, 2007}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 The Decision and Order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 therefore }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 is}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 distinguishable from the order in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Rojas}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , which was an interlocutory determination of only one of several issues yet to be determined.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 See id}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 . \'b6 15 (emphasizing that the order was a partial summary judgment that merged into a larger final divorce decree).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 As we }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 explained}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 in}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Rojas}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 not all courts agree as to which rule should apply in situations like the present one, where a motion for reconsideration is filed after a final decision and order but before final judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5975865\charrsid10027598 See id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5975865\charrsid10027598 \'b6 19 n.8 (noting that the Circuit Courts of Appeals}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13779053\charrsid10027598 are split }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 on }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13779053\charrsid10027598 the issue of pre-judgment tolling).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Courts have}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 generally }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 divided the question into two parts: 1) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 whether} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 motions for reconsideration}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 can }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 be filed before judgment; and 2) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 whether the judgment has}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 effect of denying such a motion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Dunn v. Truck World, Inc}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ., 929 F.2d 311, 312-13 (7th Cir. 1991).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 For Rule 59(e) motions at least, the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Dunn}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 found the answer to the first question }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 by }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 interpreting the plain language of the rules: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 [T]he answer is easy. . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Rule 59 says that the motion must come \lquote not later than 10 days after entry of the judgment.\rquote A pre-judgment motion satisfies this requirement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 at 313.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Identical language found in Rule 4(a)(4)(A)(vi) (allowing Rule 60(b) motions to toll the time of appeal if filed }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 not later than 10 days after entry of the judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ) compel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15090463\charrsid10027598 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 the same result.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 GRAP 4(a)(4)(A)(vi).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Thus, Cyfred\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 Motion for Reconsideration}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 ,}{ \cs45\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid528009\charrsid10027598 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s46\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8668612 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs45\fs20\super\insrsid8347781\charrsid528009 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid528009 As discussed below, there is a question as to which rule Cyfred seeks to invoke in filing }{ \fs20\insrsid8347781 its Motion for Reconsideration.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 filed before judgment}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 did not violate}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 the plain language of our Rules}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 The second question, whether a judgment effectively disposes of any pending motions for reconsideration, has been interpreted differently am}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 ong the various Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Some Circuit Courts have determined that the final order or judgment effectively denies the pending motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 In }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Dunn}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 , the Seventh Circuit created a bright line rule that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 [f]inal }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 judgment necessarily denies pending motions, and so starts the time for appeal.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 929 F.2d at 313.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Coh}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 en v. Curtis Publishin}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 g Co.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15090463\charrsid10027598 ,}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 the Eight Circuit}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 ruled }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid738718\charrsid10027598 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 final judgment}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 that made no reference to the motion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 was an effective denial of plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3351281\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 s motion .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15090463\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15090463\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 . so that the 30-day period within which to file the notice of appeal commenced on [the date of the final jud}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 gment]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 333 F.2d 974, 977 (8th Cir. 1964).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 Such decisions often rest upon the assumption that motions may be implicitly denied.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 ;}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Mosier v. Fed. Reserve Bank of N.Y .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , 132 F.2d 710, 712 (2nd Cir. 1942) (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 The determination of a motion is not always express, but may be implied.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Thus the entry of an order inconsistent with granting the relief sought is a denial of the motion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 So, also, the entry of final judgment in a cause is in effect an overruling of all motions pending prior }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15090463\charrsid10027598 thereto in the case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 (quoting 42 Corpus Juris 511)).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 These courts }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 also }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 tend to emphasize the policy of giving judgments finality:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 Any other approach produces a morass. Some district judges might close the case on entry of judgment, treating this as denying all pending motions without need to catalog them one by one. Other judges might keep a motion or two under advisement. No one would know whether the question was live, when the time for appeal started, or even which court had ju}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 risdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 \par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 Dunn}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 , 929 F.2d at 313.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 We expressed similar concerns in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 Rojas}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 when we decried the possibility }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 lurking motions to reconsider}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 might }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7949337\charrsid10027598 threaten the finality of cases that were long ago deemed final.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117591\charrsid10027598 2007 Guam 13 \'b6 17.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13779053 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [13]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 However, }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 other Federal C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ircuits have }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 taken a different approach}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Havird Oil Co. v. Marathon Oil Co.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 , the Fourth Circuit rejected the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 bright-line rule from }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Dunn }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 established its}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 own }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 bright-line rule}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 that, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 if [a trial court] intends to dispose of all outstanding Rule 4(a)(4) motions when it enters judgment, [it must] expli citly state that it is}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 doing so and give its reasons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15090463\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6627588\charrsid10027598 149 F.3d 283, 289 (4th Cir. 1998).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 Although not every Federal Circuit applies such a bright-line test, the majority rule is to allow prematurely filed motions of the type specified in Fed. R. Civ. P roc. 4(a)(4) to toll the time for appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 past judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Calculators}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Hawaii, Inc. v. Brandt, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , 724 F.2d 1332, 1335 (9th Cir. 1983) (concluding that the pending motion tolled the time to file the notice of appeal because the intervening final judgment did not reject the new contentions raised through the motion); }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Partridge v. Presley}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 , 189 F.2d 645, 647 (D.C. Cir. 1951) (reasoning that the trial court did }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 not consciously dispose[ ] of the [pending motion] by entering the judgment on April 11; so instead of being unnecessary}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 . . . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 the order }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 [denying the motion]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 was the first and only disposition of the pending motion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15090463\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 see also}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 Wagoner v. Wagoner}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 , 938 F.2d 1120, 1123 (10th Cir. 1991); }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 Jurgens v. McKasy}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 , 905 F.2d 382, 386 (Fed. Cir. 1990); }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 Swift v. State Farm Mut}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 Auto. Ins. Co.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 , 796 F.2d 120 (5th Cir. 1986); }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 David G. Knibb, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Federal Court of Appeals Manual}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \'a7 10:6 (5th ed.) (Westlaw }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 2007}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 (noting the majority rule)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [14]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 It is helpful to examine }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 Calculators}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 Hawaii}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 , a Ninth Circuit opinion, in more detail.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 The court of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 Calculators Hawaii}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 emphasized the need to refer to the actual text of the judgment before the intentions of the court can be ascertained:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 [W]e must look to the judgment itself to see whether a denial of all pending motions was intended. This approach is consistent with holdings in other circuits that require reference to the implications of a judgment in order to ascertain its effect. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 \par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Calculators Hawaii}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 724 F.2d at 1335.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 However, t}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15602399\charrsid10027598 he}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15602399\charrsid10027598 also}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 stated}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 that }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 [t]he district court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3351281\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 s consideration and denial of the motion . . . }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 in light of newly proffered and admitted evidence}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 belies [the] contention that the . . . judgment impliedly denied the motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 (emphasis added).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 This suggests that one must examine}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 not just the judgment but also}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 the nature of the motion for reconsideration and whethe}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 r or not that motion}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 raises substantial issues still to be resolved.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [15]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 \tab In fact, the court of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 Calculators Hawaii}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1396277\charrsid10027598 discussed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13898931\charrsid10027598 an earlier case }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 where the appellant failed to raise any substantially new issues in their motion for reconsideration.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 Agostino v. Ellamar Packing Co.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428\charrsid10027598 191 F.2d 576, 577 (9th Cir. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12803243\charrsid10027598 1951)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12803243\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 Agostino v. Ellamar Packing Co.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 , the appellant prematurely filed a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 Motion to Reconsider, and in the Alt ernative, Objections to Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment as Drawn, and Motion to Require Defendant to Submit Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment in Accordance with the Court}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3351281\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 s Memorandum Opinion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 191 F.2d at 576.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 The court determined that the motion }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 was nothing more than an argument on the law applicable to the case and every request made therein was in effect denied by the findings of fact, conclusions of law and judgment entered after the motion to reconsider was filed.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 at 577.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 Although the court concluded that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 [t]he denial of a motion need not be express but may be implied}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15090463\charrsid10027598 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1795580\charrsid10027598 it also}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311634\charrsid10027598 reasoned that the appellant\rquote s motion was not the type of motion to reconsider that would extend the time for appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311634\charrsid10027598 Id.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311634\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10420428 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [16]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 \tab The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 court of }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 Cohen }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 also considered the nature of the motion in deciding that the judgment was an implied denial.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 333 F.2d }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 at}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 977}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 The}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 re, the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 plaintiff had moved for an order amending the summary judgment to remove the word }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 wrongfully.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 at 976.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 In determining that the later judgment implicitly denied the motion, the court reasoned that }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 [t]he final judgment is specifically based on the [summary judgment order], and is, therefore, an approval of such order and a denial of plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3351281\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 s request to amend by the deletion of the word \lquote wrongfully\rquote . It impliedly and effectively denied plaintiff's motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \cs45\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6581777\charrsid10027598 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s46\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7488565 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs45\fs20\super\insrsid8347781\charrsid6581777 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid6581777 }{\fs20\insrsid8347781 The}{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid6581777 order of final judgment in }{ \i\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid6581777 Cohen}{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid6581777 did at least }{\fs20\insrsid8347781 state parenthetically that the summary judgment order \'93}{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid6581777 was attacked by plaintiff's motion }{ \fs20\insrsid8347781 . . . ,}{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid6581777 asking for the deletion of the word \lquote wrongfully\rquote }{\fs20\insrsid8347781 .\'94 }{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid6581777 333 F.2d at 975}{\fs20\insrsid8347781 .}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464\charrsid10027598 at 977.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 Here too, the motion was found to be insubstantial: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 The plaintiff's motion . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 by which he now hopes to keep alive his appellate rights as to time, presented no such substantial issue of fact or law (the deletion of the word \lquote wrongfully\rquote ) as would justify this court, in the interest of justice, overlooking plaintiff's disregard of the time rule.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 at 978.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid674464 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [17]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16074794\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 We reject the bright-line rule of }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 Dunn}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 that final judgment implicitly denies all pending motions and starts the time for appeal.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 929 F.2d at 313.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 At the same time, we also reject the bright-line rule of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 Havird Oil}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 , which requires all final judgments }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 that purport to deny a motion to do so explicitly}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810588\charrsid10027598 149 F.3d at 289.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 A }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 better rule}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 lies somewhere in between.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 The }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 holding of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 Calculators Hawaii}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 suggests }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 reliance}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 on the language of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6581777\charrsid10027598 final }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 judgment itself in determining whether denial of the motion is implied.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9844098\charrsid10027598 724 F.2d at 1335.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6581777\charrsid10027598 The problem with rel ying solely on the language of the final judgment is that there is often very little language to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 examine}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6581777\charrsid10027598 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6581777\charrsid10027598 In Guam, as in many jurisdictions, the order of final judgment is a terse, formalized document that mentions the remedies imposed but not the underlying factual or procedural posture of the case.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3560252\charrsid10027598 One would therefore expect a final judgment order to give little clue as to the implied intentions of the judge.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3560252\charrsid10027598 A better method is to examine both the judgment and the nature of the motion}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 whose implied denial is at stak}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3560252\charrsid10027598 e, as the courts did in }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 Agostino }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 and }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 Cohen}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 See Agostino}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 , 191 F.2d at 577; }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 Cohen}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 , 333 F.2d at 977; }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 cf. Calculators Hawaii}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 724 F.2d at 1335 (noting that the motion for reconsideration proffered newly admitted evidence }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 such}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14167801\charrsid10027598 that the final judgment did not implicitly deny the motion).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16074794 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [18]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3560252\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1396277\charrsid10027598 In the present case, the Judgment makes no reference to the Motion for Reconsideration.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 ER, at 37-38 (Judgment).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 We therefore turn to the Motion for Reconsideration }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 itself }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 and its}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9922850\charrsid10027598 section titled}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9922850\charrsid10027598 L}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 egal }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9922850\charrsid10027598 A} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 nalysis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 which is quoted in its entirety below:}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3560252 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 The Guam Supreme Court [sic] in }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 James S. Lee et al. v. Citibank, N. A.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 , 1980 WL 18538 established the minimum requirements to sustain an attorney}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3351281\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 s fee award. The Court wrote: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 . . . [W]e must caution the Superior Court that if the question of attorney}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3351281\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 s fees is raised again at a later date we expect proper documentation as to the number of hours }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 and exact legal duties }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 performed. . . . The Superior Court committed error when it approved fees without sufficient evidence to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 support them. (Emphasis added)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 Id }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 at pg. 6.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 At the very least, counsel seeking attorney}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3351281\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 s fees should be required to produce his fee agreement as part of the }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 evidence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 necessary to support his request.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 Moreover , there is evidence that the legal fees included charges that are not derived from performing legal duties by counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 Based on the decision in}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 Lee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 above, Cyfred requests that this Court reconsider its prior decision and allow Cyfied to inquire into the legal duties supporting the charges in the attorney}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3351281\charrsid10027598 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 s fee billing submitted by opposing counsel, and to obtain a copy of the fee agreement supporting the requested fees. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 Thereafter, within a reasonable time, to allow Cyfred to file its opposition to the r equested fees if they are unsupported by performed }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 legal duties}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913\charrsid10027598 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9922850\charrsid10027598 ER, at 35-36}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13267641\charrsid10027598 (Mot}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2254966\charrsid10027598 . Recons.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 , Sept. 7, 2007}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13267641\charrsid10027598 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9922850\charrsid10027598 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13267641\charrsid10027598 Although the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 Motion itself claims to derive its authority from Rule 60(b), the effect of the Motion is to challenge the court\rquote s conclusion that the su}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 bmitted i}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 nvoice was reasonable and sufficient evidence to sustain an award of attorney\rquote s fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 See Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 ; }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 Guam R. Civ. P. (}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 GRCP}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7605718\charrsid10027598 )}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 60(b); ER, at 32-33 (Dec. & Order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 , Aug. 28, 2007}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 ).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 The Motion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 could therefore be styled a Rule 59(e) mo tion to alter or amend the judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 GRCP 59(e).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 It could also be styled a renewal of Cyfred\rquote s Motion to Compel Discovery in that it asks the court to }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547984\charrsid10027598 allow Cyfred to inquire into the legal duties supporting the charges in the attorney\rquote s fee billing . . . and to obtain a c}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572232\charrsid10027598 opy of the fee agreement . . . [and] within a reasonable time, to allow Cyfred to file its opposition to the requested fees . . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572232\charrsid10027598 ER, at 35}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2254966\charrsid10027598 (Mot. Recons.)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572232\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572232\charrsid10027598 Of course, a motion to compel discovery, even a renewed one, has no effect in tolling the time for appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572232\charrsid10027598 See}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572232\charrsid10027598 GRAP 4(a)(4).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [19]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572232\charrsid10027598 \tab For the sake of argument, we will }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 treat}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572232\charrsid10027598 Cyfred\rquote s Motion for Reconsideration }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2254966\charrsid10027598 s a request to alter or amend the judgment under Rule 59(e) and therefore within the category of motions enumerated in GRAP 4(a)(4).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2254966\charrsid10027598 Ignoring Cyfred\rquote s procedural requests, the Motion reduces to only two substantive arguments: (1) that a fee agreement is a necessary part of the evidence required to support a request for attorney\rquote s fees; and (2) that }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2254966\charrsid10027598 there is evidence that the legal fees included charges that are not derived from performing legal duties by counsel.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2254966\charrsid10027598 ER, at 35 (Mot. Recons.).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15353857\charrsid10027598 The one case cited, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15353857\charrsid10027598 Lee v. Citibank, N.A.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15353857\charrsid10027598 , does not support the legal proposition that a fee agreement is necessary to an award of attorney\rquote s fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15353857\charrsid10027598 1980}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15353857\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15353857\charrsid10027598 WL 18538, at *5 (D. Guam App. Div. 1980).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15353857\charrsid10027598 Moreover, the vague allegation that the legal fees are not derived from performing legal duties is unsupported by any }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 specific evidence, and no at}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 tempt is made to reference the i}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 nvoice itself.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572232 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [20]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15606455\charrsid10027598 W hatever the merits of these arguments may be,}{\cs45\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3487147\charrsid10027598 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s46\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8668612 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs45\fs20\super\insrsid8347781\charrsid3487147 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid3487147 Because we are answering only the procedural question of whether Cyfred\rquote s Motion tolled the time for appeal after the Judgment was issued, our opinion should not be construed as reaching the merits of Cyfred\rquote s }{\fs20\insrsid8347781 substantive arguments.}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15606455\charrsid10027598 they are not substantially novel arguments that would have required additional analysis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 by the court}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15606455\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 In deciding the Motion for Reconsideration, the court concluded that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 the defendant's argument was previously raised by the defendant at the May 18, 2007 hearing and was considered in i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6296436\charrsid10027598 ts August 2}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 8, 2007 Decision and Order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 It is therefore otherwise precluded by Rule }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1460323\charrsid10027598 [CVR] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 7.1(i) of the Local Rules of the Superior Court of Guam}{ \cs45\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15606455\charrsid10027598 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s46\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8668612 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs45\fs20\super\insrsid8347781\charrsid15606455 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid15606455 Rule CVR 7.1(i) of the Local Rules of the Superior Court of Guam, Civil Rules, requires that \'93 [n]o motion for reconsideration shall in any manner repeat any oral or written argument made in support of or in opposition to the original motion.\'94 Local R. Sup. Ct. Guam CVR 7.1(i).}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 and Guam law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236151\charrsid10027598 ER, at 39-41 (Dec. & Order, Oct. 21, 2008).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15606455\charrsid10027598 In addition, Cyfred filed a Motion to Compel Discovery rather than an opposition to the request for attorney\rquote s fees prior to the May 18, 2007 hearing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 ER, at 30 (Dec. & Order).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 The court then }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 issued}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 its Decision and Order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 , ruling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 that the i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 nvoice was sufficient to justify an award of attorney\rquote s fees.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 ER, at 32-33 (Dec. & Order).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 In doing so, the court implicitly denied that additional evidence, such as the fee agreement, was necessary in reaching its conclusion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 At the same time, the court implicitly denied Cyfred\rquote s Motion to Compel Discovery.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 Finally, the court }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 explicitly}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515872\charrsid10027598 denied Cyfred\rquote s assertion that legal fees are not derived from performing legal duties}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 by reviewing the i}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 nvoice under the legal standard of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 S.J.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 Gargrave}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15297405\charrsid10027598 Syndicate}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 at Lloyds}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 v. Black Const. Corp.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 , 2006 WL 1815325 (D. Guam 2006).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 ER, at 32-33 (Dec. & Order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15807576\charrsid10027598 , Oct. 21, 2008}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 Thus, Cyfred\rquote s objections as described in its Motion for Reconsideration were already considered in the Decision and Order at the time the Motion was filed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 The Judgment was issued soon after, thereby confirming the Decision and Order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3487147\charrsid10027598 and implicitly denying the Motion}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7217171\charrsid10027598 for Reconsideration}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 .}{\cs45\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11354934\charrsid10027598 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8668612 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs45\fs20\super\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 Cyfred\rquote s Motion for Reconsideration contains only a single authority, }{\i\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 Lee v. Citibank, N.A.}{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 , to support its substantive arguments. 1980}{ \i\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 }{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 WL 18538, at *5. That case stands for the unremarkable proposition that an award of attorney\rquote s fees must be based on a detailed record indicating hours and services performed. }{\i\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 Id.}{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 The rest of the Motion\rquote s assertions are simply set forth in a conclusory manner. The Motion therefore provides no legal guidance to the court and only the barest scinti lla of a legal argument. The less substantial a motion for reconsideration is, the more it appears to serve merely as a procedural tool for extending the time for appeal. The purpose of a motion for reconsideration is to assist the court in correcting errors by providing it with sound legal reasoning and relevant legal authorities. A motion for reconsideration that completely fails in that purpose would also necessarily fail to toll the time for appeal. }{\i\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 See Agostino}{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 ,}{\i\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 }{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 191 F.2d at 577; }{\i\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 Cohen}{\fs20\insrsid8347781\charrsid11354934 , 333 F.2d at 978.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703913 \par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 {\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK1}{\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK2}[21]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9975548\charrsid10027598 \tab }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 {\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK1}{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK2}Cyfred\rquote s Motion for Reconsideration}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8854420\charrsid10027598 raises no substantially novel arguments}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 and provides no significant support for the arguments it does raise}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8854420\charrsid10027598 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3487147\charrsid10027598 T}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 hose}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8854420\charrsid10027598 arguments were already considered at the hearing and in the Decision and Order, and the Decision and Order was later confirmed by a Judgment issued after the Motion was filed.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 Although the Judgment does not expressly deny the Motion for Reconsideration, we find that the Motion\rquote s lack of novel or substantial arguments, and the court\rquote s subsequent determination that the Motion was precluded for failing to raise such arguments, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3487147\charrsid10027598 lead to the conclusion }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8854420\charrsid10027598 that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 the Judgment }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 impliedly and effectively denied}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8854420\charrsid10027598 the Motion for Reconsideration.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 Cohen}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1408634\charrsid10027598 , 333 F.2d at 977}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15091525\charrsid10027598 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9975548 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699\charrsid10027598 IV. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 CONCLUSION}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797699 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10027598 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 [22]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668612\charrsid10027598 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389309\charrsid10027598 The time for appeal began to run on September 11, 2007, when the Judgment was entered and the Motion for Reconsideration was implicitly denied.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389309\charrsid10027598 ER, at 37-38 (Judgment).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389309\charrsid10027598 Cyfred\rquote s Notice of Appeal was filed more than thirty days later and is therefore untimely.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389309\charrsid10027598 See}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389309\charrsid10027598 GRAP 4(a)(1).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10027598\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389309\charrsid10027598 As a result, }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6060361\charrsid10027598 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389309\charrsid10027598 appeal must be }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389309\charrsid10027598 DISMISSED}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6060361\charrsid10027598 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6060361\charrsid10027598 for lack of jurisdiction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389309\charrsid10027598 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7755203\charrsid10027598 \par }}