American Samoa § 29.0407 - Service of process
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 29.0407 — Service of process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.0407. Service of process
The transacting of business in this territory by a foreign or alien insurer without a certificate of authority and the issuance or deliver by such foreign or alien insurer of a policy or contract of insurance to a citizen of this Territory or to a resident hereof, or to a corporation authorized to do business herein, is equivalent to an appointment by such insurer to the Commissioner and his successor or successors in office, to be its true and lawful attorney, upon whom may be served all lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding arising out of such policy or contract of insurance, and the issuance or delivery is a signification of its agreement that any such service or process is of the same legal force and validity as personal service of process in this Territory upon it.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 29.0407
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 29.0407 cover?
Section 29.0407 ("Service of process") 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.
How do I cite American Samoa § 29.0407?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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