American Samoa § 43.1810 - Pleading by defendant in main action
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1810 — Pleading by defendant in main action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1810. Pleading by defendant in main action
The defendant in the main action may, by suitable pleading filed in the garnishment proceedings, set up facts showing that the debt or property garnished is exempt from execution, or for any other reason is not liable for plaintiffs claim, and if issue thereon be joined by the plaintiff, it shall be tried with the issues as to the garnishee’s liability. If such debt or property, or any part thereof, is found to be thus exempt or not liable, the garnishee shall be discharged as to that part which is exempt or not liable.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1810
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1810 cover?
Section 43.1810 ("Pleading by defendant in main action") 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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