American Samoa § 43.1904 - Grounds for non
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1904 — Grounds for non, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1904. Grounds for non
(a) A foreign judgment is not conclusive if: (1) the judgment was rendered under a system which does not provide impartial tribunals or procedures compatible with the requirements of due process of law; (2) the foreign court did not have personal jurisdiction over the defendant: or (3) the foreign court did not have jurisdiction over the subject matter. (b) A foreign judgment need not be recognized if: (1) the defendant in the proceedings in the foreign court did not receive notice of the proceedings in sufficient time to enable him to defend: (2) the judgment was obtained by fraud: (3) the claim for relief on which the judgment is based is repugnant to the public policy of this state; (4) the judgment conflicts with another final and conclusive judgment; (5) the proceeding in the foreign court was contrary to an agreement between the parties under which the dispute in question was to be settled otherwise than by proceedings in that court; or (6) in the case of jurisdiction based only on personal service, the foreign court was a seriously inconvenient forum for the trial of the action.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1904
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1904 cover?
Section 43.1904 ("Grounds for non") 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 § 43.1904?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 43.1904 apply to my situation?
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