Kalaeokekoi v. Wailuku Sugar Co.

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

WILDER, J. (Ballou, J., dissenting.)

This is a reserved question from the first circuit court to determine whether that court has jurisdiction to try and determine an action of ejectment for land situated in the second circuit which was instituted in that circuit and with the consent of both parties transferred to the first circuit court.

The statutes involved are as follows:

“The several circuit courts shall have jurisdiction * * * as follows: * *. *

“Eirst. Of all criminal offenses cognizable under the laws of the Territory, .committed within their respective circuits or…