Kaneohe Ranch Co. v. Ah On

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

FREAR, J.

This is an action of trespass quare clausum fregit. It was begun in the District Court of Koolaupoko, Oahu. The defendant pleaded to the jurisdiction that the title to real estate was in question, namely, a title to an easement,- — a water right, in the maintenance of which he claims the acts complained of were done. The District Magistrate overruled the plea, entertained jurisdiction and found for the plaintiff in the sum of $30 damages. Defendant appealed to the Circuit Court where the plea was sustained, and the plaintiff now brings the case here on…