American Samoa § 40.0511 - Operation of judgment
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 40.0511 — Operation of judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.0511. Operation of judgment
Any judgment entered pursuant to this chapter, and the provisions contained therein, automatically operates as a full, obsolute and unconditional release and discharge of the person having the escheated property in possession or custody from any and all claims, demands, or liability to any person, other than the Treasurer, with respect to such property, and such judgment may be pleaded as an obsolute bar to any action brought against such person with respect to such property by any person other than the Treasurer.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 40.0511
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 40.0511 cover?
Section 40.0511 ("Operation of judgment") 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 § 40.0511?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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