HRS 0502-0084 ANNOTATIONS

Purchaser at execution sale prevails as against prior deed executed under unrecorded power of attorney even if purchaser at execution sale had knowledge of the power of attorney. 18 H. 25.

Unrecorded power of attorney for transfer of real estate is valid for some purposes. 18 H. 25, 26. Lack of recording does not affect validity of lease as between parties. 17 H. 87, 89.

Section inapplicable to instrument not within its terms. 8 H. 8.

Cited: 71 F. Supp. 1, 4, aff'd 172 F.2d 384.

This section originally applied, as well, to chattel mortgages and agreements of adoption. For cases relating thereto, see note to RLH 1955, §§343-50, 343-51.