American Samoa § 43.0124 - Death of party to be charged.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.0124 — Death of party to be charged., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.0124. Death of party to be charged.
In all cases where, due to death of the party to be charged, the bringing of an action against his estate has been delayed beyond the period provided for by statute, the time within which action may be brought against his estate shall be extended for 6 months from the date of the death of the decedent. Case Notes: Specific provisions which toll a statute of limitations are provided by statute. A.S.C.A §§ 43.0124-43.0127. Patau v. Rosendahl Corp., 19 A.S.R.2d 80 (1992).
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.0124 cover?
Section 43.0124 ("Death of party to be charged.") 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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