Galt v. Waianuhea

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

WILDER, J.

This is an action of ejectment during the trial of which in the first circuit court certain questions were reserved for the consideration of this court. Plaintiff claims title in fee simple to the premises described in the complaint under Land Patent No. 4548. Defendant claims that this land patent is of no force because prior to its issuance the disputed land had already been granted to one Lorrin Andrews by Royal Patent Grant 1639, and she also claims title by adverse possession.

1. The first question reserved is as follows: Whether, under the evidence, the…