§ 1535. Determining the amount of the money of certain contract claims
(a) If an amount contracted to be paid in a foreign money is measured by a specified amount of a different money, the amount to be paid is determined on the conversion date. (b) If an amount contracted to be paid in a foreign money is to be measured by a different money at the […]
§ 1536. Asserting and defending a foreign-money claim
(a) A claimant may assert a claim in a specified foreign money. If a foreign money is not asserted, the claimant makes a claim for a judgment in United States dollars. (b) An opposing party may allege and prove that the claim is, in whole or in part, for a different money than that asserted […]
§ 1537. Judgments and awards on foreign-money claims: times of money conversion: form of judgment
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a judgment or arbitration award on a foreign-money claim must be stated in amount of the money of the claim. (b) The judgment or award is payable in that foreign money or, at the option of the debtor, in the amount of United States dollars […]
§ 1538. Conversions of foreign money in a distribution proceeding
The rate of exchange prevailing at or near the closing of business on the day the proceeding is initiated shall govern all exchanges of foreign-money in a distribution proceeding. A foreign-money claimant in a distribution proceeding must assert its claim in the named foreign money and show the amount of United States dollars resulting from […]
§ 1539. Pre-judgment and judgment interest
(a) With respect to a foreign-money claim, recovery of pre-judgment interest and the rate of interest to be applied in the action or distribution proceeding are matters of the substantive law governing the right to recovery under the conflict of laws rules of this territory. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, an increase or […]
§ 1513. Failure or refusal to obey subpoena
In the event a witness served with a subpoena by the Attorney General under this chapter fails or refuses to obey same or produce documentary material as provided herein, or to give testimony, relevant or material, to the investigation being conducted, the Attorney General may petition the District Court for an order requiring said witness […]
§ 1514. Incriminating testimony
In any investigation brought by the Attorney General pursuant to this chapter, the Attorney General may grant immunity from prosecution to witnesses called upon to testify therein. No individual granted such immunity shall be excused from attending, testifying or producing documentary material, objects or tangible things in obedience to a subpoena or under order of […]
§ 1515. Action not barred as affecting or involving interstate or foreign commerce
No action under this chapter shall be barred on the grounds that the activities or conduct complained of in any way affects or involves interstate or foreign commerce.
§ 1516. Judgment or decree as prima facie evidence in action for damages
A final judgment or decree rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the Attorney General under this chapter to the effect that a defendant has violated this chapter shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any action for damages brought by any other party against such defendant under subparagraph (2) of […]
§ 1517. Violation as conspiracy at common law
No contract, combination, conspiracy, or other act which violates this chapter shall constitute or be deemed a conspiracy at common law.