American Samoa § 43.0909 - Examination of defendant where sufficient property cannot be found.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.0909 — Examination of defendant where sufficient property cannot be found., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.0909. Examination of defendant where sufficient property cannot be found.
Whenever it appears by the affidavit of the plaintiff or by the return of the attachment that no property is known to the plaintiff or officer on which the attachment can be executed, or not enough to satisfy the plaintiffs claim, the defendant may be required by the court or judge to appear before it or him and give information on oath respecting the same.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.0909
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.0909 cover?
Section 43.0909 ("Examination of defendant where sufficient property cannot be found.") 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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