American Samoa § 40.0338 - Contest of transfer order.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 40.0338 — Contest of transfer order., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.0338. Contest of transfer order.
Any person upon whom demand is made to transfer money or other property under a court order, who denies the right of the petitioner or other transferee to receive the same shall, within 10 days of the demand to transfer being made upon him, file his answer in the Court that issued the order, setting forth the grounds that entitle him to retain possession thereof. Upon the filing of such answer, the Court shall, after notice to petitioner or other transferee, set the matter down for hearing and make such finding and enter such further order as the ends of justice require.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 40.0338
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 40.0338 cover?
Section 40.0338 ("Contest of transfer order.") 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 § 40.0338?
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