American Samoa § 43.1905 - Personal jurisdiction.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1905 — Personal jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1905. Personal jurisdiction.
(a) The foreign judgment shall not be refused recognition for lack of personal jurisdiction if: (1) the defendant was served personally in the foreign state; (2) the defendant voluntarily appeared in the proceedings, other than for the purpose of protecting property seized or threatened with seizure in the proceedings or of contesting the jurisdiction of the court over him; (3) the defendant prior to the commencement of the proceedings had agreed to submit to the jurisdiction of the court over him; (4) the defendant was domiciled in the foreign state when the proceedings were instituted, or, being a body corporate had its principal place of business, was incorporated, or had otherwise acquired corporate status, in the foreign state the defendant had a business office in the foreign state and the proceedings in the foreign court involved a claim for relief arising out of business done by the defendant through that office in the foreign state; or (5) the defendant operated a motor vehicle or airplane in the foreign state and the proceedings involved a claim for relief arising out of such operation. (b) The courts of this state may recognize other bases of jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1905
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1905 cover?
Section 43.1905 ("Personal jurisdiction.") 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 § 43.1905?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 43.1905 apply to my situation?
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