American Samoa § 43.1026 - Service of notice.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1026 — Service of notice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1026. Service of notice.
Personal service of the notice, without copies of the complaint, shall be made by any policeman of American Samoa or any person duly appointed by the court, in the manner described in Rule 4(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. If personal service cannot be made upon any defendant, the service may be accomplished by mailing a copy of a notice by registered mail to the defendant at his last known post office address; the notice shall also be posted on the property to be acquired and at the court house in Fagatogo, and if a newspaper is published in American Samoa, a copy of the notice shall be published therein on each week for 3 successive weeks. Notice shall be in both the English and Samoan languages.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1026
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1026 cover?
Section 43.1026 ("Service of notice.") 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 § 43.1026?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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