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Who can file a land case in American Samoa?
Your ability to file a court case relating to land in American Samoa depends on the type of land at issue. Communal LandIn order to bring an action relating to communal land in American Samoa, it must be brought in the name of the sa’o or senior matai of the communal family. This means that…
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The three types of land in American Samoa
Knowing which type of land you own or have a dispute over is crucial to knowing how to proceed in the case of a sale or dispute. The classification of your land comes along with differing sets of rights, requirements, and procedures available to you. American Samoa has three different classifications of land: (1) communal…