Scott v. Apau

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

WHITING, J.

Ah action of trespass was brought by Kahele Apau against M. F. Scott in the District Court of North Kona, Island of Hawaii and judgment rendered for the plaintiff there for $6. The plaintiff Apau appealed to the circuit court and the case was heard by the circuit judge without a jury. The circuit judge found for the plaintiff Apau and gave “judgment with nominal damages fixed at one dollar. Defendant to pay costs.”

Assignment of errors.

“1. It appears on the face of the record that the plaintiff in whose favor judgment was rendered appealed and recovered in the…