American Samoa § 43.1034 - Dismissal by court.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1034 — Dismissal by court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1034. Dismissal by court.
At any time before compensation for a piece of property has been determined and paid and after motion and hearing, the court may dismiss the action as to that property, except that it shall not dismiss the action as to any part of the property of which the plaintiff has taken possession or in which the plaintiff has taken title or a lesser interest, but shall award just compensation for the possession, title or lesser interest so taken. The court at any time may sever a defendant unnecessarily or improperly joined.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1034
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1034 cover?
Section 43.1034 ("Dismissal by court.") 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 § 43.1034?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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