American Samoa § 43.1004 - Payment of compensation awarded.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1004 — Payment of compensation awarded., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1004. Payment of compensation awarded.
Upon the application of the parties in interest, the court may order that the money deposited in the court, or any part thereof, be paid forthwith or on account of the just compensation to be awarded in the proceeding. If the compensation finally awarded for the lands, or any parcel thereof, exceeds the amount of the money so received by any person entitled, the court shall enter judgment against the government for the amount of the deficiency. If the compensation finally awarded to any defendant is less than the amount which has been paid to him, the court shall enter judgment against him and in favor of the government for the overpayment.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1004
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1004 cover?
Section 43.1004 ("Payment of compensation awarded.") 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 § 43.1004?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1004" (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 § 43.1004 apply to my situation?
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