Bishop v. Pittman

OPINION OP THE COURT BY

COKE, C. J.

The trustees of the estate of Bernice P. Bishop, deceased, brought their bill in equity in tile court below seeking instructions in reference to the distribution of the sum of $17,194.53 which came into their hands representing in part the value of certain improvements on a tract of land acquired by the federal government by condemnation and located at Watertown, ITalawa, City and County of Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii. A portion of the land was at the time of condemnation under lease in small areas to various tenants who had erected thereon the improvements…