Title 43 — Civil Remedies and Procedure
20 chapters · 205 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 43.5307 Effect on insurance
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Nothing in this act is intended to affect the indemnity and defense coverage rights and obligations under any contract of insurance. History: 1999 PL 26-15.
A.S.C.A. § 43.5308 No intent to create causes of action
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This act shall not be deemed to impose any increased obligation, duty, or standard of care than is otherwise applicable under federal or American Samoa law. It is not intended to create any new cause of action or remedy. History: 1999 PL 26-15.
A.S.C.A. § 43.5309 Remedial intent
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The intention of this act is to protect the people of American Samoa against harm which is pervasive and which was generally unknown to businesses and consumers. For that reason, its provisions are remedial, and shall be read to provide the greatest level of protection. History: …
A.S.C.A. § 43.5310 Severability
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If any provision of this act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provision…
A.S.C.A. § 43.5311 Preemption
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If any portion of this act is found to be preempted by federal law or regulation, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent consistent with the preemption. History: 1999 PL 26-15.