The heirs of the title, Malietoa Natuitasina, Malietoa Talavou, and Malietoa Moli bestowed the title on Papalii Faamausili Moli, the son of the late head of state, susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II.
In June, that decision was then published in the Savali newspaper for three months, allowing any member of the extended family to file objections, a requirement of the Lands and Titles court legislation.
On December the 5th, the court heard objections and petitions by the extended family on who was chosen.
