American Samoa § 43.1007 - Failure of interested parties to appear.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1007 — Failure of interested parties to appear., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1007. Failure of interested parties to appear.
When all of the parties interested in the property involved in condemnation proceedings fail to appear within the time set by this chapter, the court may proceed to fix the amount of compensation by arbitration, as provided for in this chapter, and also determine the ownership of the property. Such award and determination shall be as effective as though the parties had appeared and answered. Any sums ordered to be paid by the government shall be held by the government for 7 years, to be paid to the proper claimant on demand. Such sums shall bear no interest.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1007
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1007 cover?
Section 43.1007 ("Failure of interested parties to appear.") 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 § 43.1007?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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