High Court of American Samoa April 9, 1996, AP No. 8-94 (Pen v. Lavata'i)

*12Opinion:

RICHMOND, J.:

This case concerns the extent of matai authority to revoke assignments of family communal land.

HISTORY

Appellant Ioelu F. C. Pen ("Pen") brought this action in the Land and Titles Division ("trial court"), seeking a permanent injunction against appellees Faima Lavata'i ("Faima") and his son Malakai Lavata'i, to enjoin their interference with Pen's use and enjoyment of a