Branca v. Makuakane

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

FREAR, C.J.

This action to quiet title was tried by the court, jury waived, and judgment rendered for the defendants. It comes here on the plaintiff’s exceptions.

The only question presented is whether a certain deed in the Hawaiian language conveyed a life estate only or a fee simple, the word “heirs” not being used.

The granting words are, “ke hana nei au, haawi, kuai a ma keia ke hoolilo loa nei au i ku’u apana aina apau loa,” &c., and the habendum is, “ia W. Kealoha i oleloia no ka manawa pau ole.” A translation of these words is on file as ffflows: “do give, grant,…