Makainai v. Lalakea

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

BANKS, J.

A brief recital of the history of the Lalakea-Makainai litigation over the lands involved in the present suit will we think be helpful to a correct understanding of this opinion. This history, as disclosed by the records in this court, is as follows: Thomas K. Lalakea, a resident of the Island of Hawaii, died intestate on the 7th day of May, 1915. Prior to his death he was seized and possessed of certain real estate situate on the island of his residence. He left surviving him as his sole heirs at laAV two sons, four daughters and the issue of tAVO deceased…