Gouveia v. Nakamura

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

FREAR, C.J.

This is a summary proceeding to recover possession of certain land under the landlord and tenant statute. The plaintiff alleged “that defendant is in possession of certain premises under lease from one D. Alawa to the plaintiff, situate at Holualoa 2, North Kona aforesaid, the same being a certain interest of said D. Alawa in the Hui lands of Holualoa 1 and 2, North Kona aforesaid, which the said defendant is holding wrongfully, unlawfully and against the rights of the plaintiff.” The summons was issued January 22, 1901, and made returnable January 24, 1901.

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