American Samoa § 43.1029 - Notice of appearance
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1029 — Notice of appearance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1029. Notice of appearance
(a) If a defendant has no objection or defense to the taking of his property, he may serve a notice of appearance designating the property in which he claims to be interested. Thereafter he shall receive notice of all proceedings affecting it. (b) If a defendant has any objection or defense to the taking of his property, he shall serve his answer within 20 days after the service of notice upon him. The answer shall identify the property in which he claims to have an interest, state the nature and extent of the interest claimed, and state all his objections and defenses to the taking of his property. A defendant waives all defenses and objections not so presented, but at the trial of the issue of just compensation, whether or not he has previously appeared or answered, he may present evidence as to the amount of the compensation to be paid for his property, and he may share in the distribution of the award. No other pleading or motion asserting any additional defense or objection may be allowed.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1029
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1029 cover?
Section 43.1029 ("Notice of appearance") 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 § 43.1029?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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