Hawaiian Ocean View Estates v. Yates

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

RICHARDSON, CJ.

Plaintiffs-appellees, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (hereinafter referred to as Hawaiian) and Exeter Equities, brought an action to quiet title to property that had been sold at a tax sale to defendants-appellants, H. Paul Yates and Sally Yates. Hawaiian had been unsuccessful in attempting to redeem the property within the redemption period prescribed by HRS § 246-60 (1968). After the redemption period but before this action was brought, Hawaiian deeded the property to Exeter Equities with the condition and understanding that the former would remain…