American Samoa § 43.1009 - Title disputes
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1009 — Title disputes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1009. Title disputes
(a) When a dispute as to the ownership of the property prevents the amicable settlement of and payment for the property, the Territorial Registrar shall so certify to the Trial Division of the High Court, requesting that the court determine the ownership of the property in question, except that all disputes as to the ownership of communal land shall be referred to the Land and Titles Division of the High Court, solely for the purpose of determination of ownership. (b) When a dispute is so certified by the registrar, the court shall hear the same as a civil matter, and shall, after proper hearing, enter its order and judgment determining the ownership of the property, which shall be good against all persons.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1009
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1009 cover?
Section 43.1009 ("Title disputes") 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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