Hapai v. Brown

OPINION OP THE COURT BY

ROBERTSON, C.J.

The plaintiffs-in-error, who were also plaintiffs below, claiming to own in fee simple certain undivided interests in the ahupuaa of Kaonoulu, on the island of Maui, in common with the defendants, which claims of ownership were denied by the defendants, brought an action to quiet their title in said land. The venue was changed to the first judicial circuit, and trial by jury was waived.

The plaintiffs as well as the defendants claim through one Keaka, whose will was proved and admitted to probate on December 15, 1868. The will was received in evidence upon…