American Samoa § 13.0516 - Delayed certificate of birth—Evidence in judicial proceedings.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0516 — Delayed certificate of birth—Evidence in judicial proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.0516. Delayed certificate of birth—Evidence in judicial proceedings.
Delayed certificates of birth issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be considered as evidence in any action or proceeding involving estates or decedents or in any proceeding to establish heirship unless the affidavit of at least one person who knew the facts was filed at the time of the obtaining of the certificate.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0516 cover?
Section 13.0516 ("Delayed certificate of birth—Evidence in judicial proceedings.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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