American Samoa § 12.0505 - Summary proceedings for obtaining possession.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 12.0505 — Summary proceedings for obtaining possession., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.0505. Summary proceedings for obtaining possession.
(a) If an occupant of government housing refuses to leave the premises within thirty days as specified in section 12.0504, the Office of the Attorney General may file in the district court a petition for possession of premises and set a hearing date within fourteen days of filing the petition, provided the respondent occupant is served not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. (b) After the hearing, the district court may issue an order awarding possession to the government. If the respondent fails to appear at the hearing, an order awarding possession to the government shall be entered against the respondent. (c) Respondent has 10 days after the order issues to file a motion of appeal, and a motion for stay of judgement which shall be accompanied by a $1,000 surety bond or cash deposit to the court.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 12.0505
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 12.0505 cover?
Section 12.0505 ("Summary proceedings for obtaining possession.") 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.
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