American Samoa § 43.1006 - Determination and award of compensation.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1006 — Determination and award of compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1006. Determination and award of compensation.
Just compensation shall be ascertained and awarded in the court proceeding and established by the judgment of the court. The judgment shall include, as part of the just compensation awarded, interest at the rate of 6 percent per year on the amount finally awarded as the value of the property as of the date of taking, from the date to the date of payment; but interest shall not be allowed on so much thereof as shall have been paid into the court. No sum so paid into court shall be charged with commissions or poundage.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1006
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1006 cover?
Section 43.1006 ("Determination and award of compensation.") 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 § 43.1006?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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