United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
AppendixAA 50a. WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE |
Level SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT |
CompiledAct ACT OCT. 17, 1940, CH. 888, 54 STAT. 1178 |
Title III. RENT, INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS, MORTGAGES, LIENS, ASSIGNMENT, LEASES, TELEPHONE SERVICE CONTRACTS |
§ 538. Extension of protections to dependents
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Upon application to a court, a dependent of a servicemember is entitled to the protections of this title [sections 531 to 538 of this Appendix] if the dependent’s ability to comply with a lease, contract, bailment, or other obligation is materially affected by reason of the servicemember’s military service.
(Oct. 17, 1940, ch. 888, title III, § 308, as added Pub. L. 108–189, § 1, Dec. 19, 2003 , 117 Stat. 2851.)