This Chapter provides for certain matters relating to title in land. The owner of any land in American Samoa, not previously registered, may register his or her title thereto with the Territorial Registrar, but no title shall be registered unless the Registrar is satisfied that there is no conflicting claim thereto and unless the description clearly identifies the boundaries of the land. Every registration shall specify whether the land is registered as family owned communal land or individually owned land. A survey of the land conform to Regulations of the Governor, shall accompany a request for registration. Proposed registration shall be publicized for at least 60 days during which a person claiming an interest in the land adverse to that of the applicant for registration may file notice of adverse claim with the Territorial Registrar. If it appears to the Territorial Registrar that there are conflicting claims to the title offered for registration, he or she shall refer the matter to the High Court of American Samoa for adjudication. Other provisions deal with affidavits and adverse possession.
Autores y editores
.
We are the licensing body and the official bar association for all of those who practice law in American Samoa. The American Samoa Bar Association serves to promote justice, the rule of law, and the interests of the legal system. We do this through public education, legislative review, promoting the judiciary, and advocating the rule of law. We also offer a legal scholarship to a student that shows exemplary academics and a desire to promote the rule of law in American Samoa.
Proveedor de datos
FAO Legal Office (FAOLEX)
The FAO Legal Office provides in-house counsel in accordance with the Basic Texts of the Organization, gives legal advisory services to FAO members, assists in the formulation of