American Samoa § 43.1408 - Circumstances precluding entry of judgment for possession
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1408 — Circumstances precluding entry of judgment for possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1408. Circumstances precluding entry of judgment for possession
A judgment for possession of the premises for an alleged termination of tenancy may not be entered against a defendant if one or more of the following is established: (1) the alleged termination was intended primarily as retribution for a lawful act arising out of the tenancy; (2) the plaintiff attempted to increase the defendant’s obligations under the lease or contract as a penalty for a lawful act and that the defendant’s failure to perform the additional obligations was the primary reason for the alleged termination of tenancy; or (3) the plaintiff committed a breach of the lease which excuses the payment of rent if possession is claimed for nonpayment of rent.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1408
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1408 cover?
Section 43.1408 ("Circumstances precluding entry of judgment for possession") 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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