Taianamu v. Tainamu

Petitioner's motion for a default judgment came regularly for hearing on December 16, 1994. Petitioner and his counsel were present. Respondent was duly served with process and executed a waiver of her rights to be present at any hearing or trial and to notice thereof, and a consent to proceed without her presence. The Court heard testimony and has considered the evidence.

FINDINGS OF FACT

Petitioner has been a bona fide and continuous resident of American Samoa for at least one year immediately preceding the commencement of . this action. '

The parties began dating in July 1993 and first had…