Guatemala country data - Women, Business and the Law

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Question	Answer	Source
Is there a small claims court or a fast track procedure for small claims?	No
If so, what is the maximum amount for a small claim (as a percentage of income per capita)?	N/A
Does a woman’s testimony carry the same evidentiary weight in court as a man’s ?	Yes
Do adult unmarried women need permission from a guardian in order to initiate legal proceedings in court?	No
Do adult married women need permission from their husbands in order to initiate legal proceedings in court?	No