American Samoa § 43.1703 - Filing
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1703 — Filing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1703. Filing
A copy of any foreign judgment authenticated in accordance with an act of Congress or the laws of this Territory may be filed in the office of the clerk of the High Court of American Samoa. The clerk shall treat the foreign judgment in the same manner as a judgment of the High Court of American Samoa. A judgment so filed has the same effect and is subject to the same procedures, defenses and proceedings for reopening, vacating or staying as a judgment of the High Court of American Samoa and may be enforced or satisfied in like manner. Case Notes: Under statute providing for the registration and enforcement of a foreign judgment, court would not register a divorce judgment on behalf of one who was not a party to the divorce but who claims to be the “owner” of the judgment by virtue of the assignment, without information concerning the circumstances of the acquisition of the judgment. A.S.C.A. § 43.1703. Parisi v. Parisi, 9 A.S.R.2d 116 (1988).
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1703
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1703 cover?
Section 43.1703 ("Filing") 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 § 43.1703?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1703" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the American Samoa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed American Samoa attorney.
How does American Samoa § 43.1703 apply to my situation?
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