Samoa's Supreme Court will hear 28 challenges related to the country's election this week.
How it decides on any of the petitions could break the deadlock that's prevented a government from being formed for nearly a month.
The incumbent Human Rights Protection Party and the newcomer FAST party remain tied on 26 seats each.
The complaints raise questions about the validity of certain victories, the practices of candidates, and of the Electoral Commissioner.
The court has scheduled the first hearings from Tuesday.
Source:
RNZ Pacific