Patu Tiava'asu'e Falefatu Sapolu | |
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 Sapolu in 2015 | |
| Chief Justice of Samoa | |
| In office 20 July 1992 – 23 April 2019 | |
| Nominated by | Tofilau Eti Alesana |
| Appointed by | Malietoa Tanumafili II |
| Preceded by | Anthony John Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Satiu Simativa Perese |
| Attorney-General of Samoa | |
| In office 1988–1991 | |
| Prime Minister | Tofilau Eti Alesana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 July 1950 Vaiala, Western Samoa |
| Died | 28 November 2021 (aged 70) |
| Spouse | Tuitama Savaiinaea Iliganoa Sapolu |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater | University of Otago, University of Auckland |
Patu Tiava'asu'e Falefatu Sapolu (22 July 1950 — 28 November 2021)[1][2] was a Samoan lawyer and judge. He served as Attorney-General of Samoa from 1988 to 1991, and as Chief Justice of Samoa from 1992 to 2019.
- ^ Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong (29 November 2021). "Former C.J. passes away at home". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Francine Fiaui (29 November 2021). "Samoa's Longest Serving Chief Justice Passes Away". Samoa Global News. Retrieved 29 November 2021.