American Samoa § 29.1538 - Insolvency or bankruptcy.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 29.1538 — Insolvency or bankruptcy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.1538. Insolvency or bankruptcy.
No policy of liability insurance may be issued or delivered in American Samoa unless it con-tains provisions to the effect that the insolvency or bankruptcy of the insured may not release the insurer from the payment of damages for injuries sustained or loss occasioned during the term of the policy, and that in case execution against the insured is returned unsatisfied in any action brought by the injured person or his heirs because of the insolvency or bankruptcy, an action may be maintained by the injured person or his heirs or representatives against the insurer within the terms and limits of the policy for the amount of the judgment, not exceeding the amount of the policy.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 29.1538
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 29.1538 cover?
Section 29.1538 ("Insolvency or bankruptcy.") 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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