American Samoa § 37.0111 - Affidavit
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 37.0111 — Affidavit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37.0111. Affidavit
(a) An affidavit explaining any defect in the chain of title to any real estate may be recorded, as an instrument affecting the same, but no one except the owner in possession of such real estate shall have the right to file such affidavit. (b) An affidavit filed under the authority of this section, or the record thereof, including all such affidavits now on record, shall raise a rebuttable presumption from the date of its recording, as shown by the endorsement of the Territorial Registrar thereon, that the purported facts stated therein are true. Five years after the date shown by such endorsement, such presumption shall be conclusive against all persons except the United States of America and the government of American Samoa.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 37.0111
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 37.0111 cover?
Section 37.0111 ("Affidavit") 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 § 37.0111?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 37.0111" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 37.0111 apply to my situation?
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