Carter v. Territory of Hawaii
Hawaii Supreme Court
Appeal prom Water Commissioner. Hon. J. A. Matthewman, Commissioner.
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT BY
ROBERTSON, C.J.
This is a proceeding brought under the statute (R. L. 1915, Ch. 165) for the purpose of determining water rights in the Waikoloa stream, at Waimea, Island of Hawaii. The petition, which was filed on June 13, 1914, named as respondents the Territory of Hawaii and about sixty-two individuals. Many of the respondents made no appearance and an order of default was entered against them. The petitioner’s claims were contested only by the Territory, and both the Territory and the petitioner have appealed from the decision and decree of the commissioner.…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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