HRS 0532-0002 ANNOTATIONS

Decree of distribution, prima facie proof of descent of title, see §622-43.

Disposition of community property, see §510-10.

6 H. 8, 14; 8 H. 392, 404; 23 H. 685, 691; 32 H. 140, 144. Heirs take as tenants in common. 6 H. 8, 14; 23 H. 685, 691.

Effect of distribution decree.

In absence of statute permitting notice by publication, not binding on parties not served. 6 H. 47; 10 H. 421; 19 H. 232, 238; 22 H. 436. As evidence. 30 H. 116.

Pedigree evidence.

13 H. 523, 525; 17 H. 577, 583; 20 H. 202. Relationship of declarant must be established by proof independent of declaration. 25 H. 127; 30 H. 116; 32 H. 1.

Presumption against intestacy.

14 H. 378, 382; 21 H. 556, 565; 28 H. 590, rev'd 26 F.2d 609; 29 H. 359; 31 H. 259, 264.

Interpretation of word "heirs" as used in wills, deeds, etc.

"Heirs" distinguished from "by way of dower". 10 H. 687. Dower estate is not an estate by way of descent. 17 H. 525, 527. Class determined at time for distribution. 31 H. 1; 31 H. 418; 32 H. 32, aff'd 61 F.2d 598; 32 H. 140, 151. No estates tail in Hawaii. 12 H. 375; 20 H. 372; 21 H. 699, aff'd 242 U.S. 612, 23 H. 537, 539; 23 H. 747, aff'd 255 F. 732, certiorari denied, 249 U.S. 616; 24 H. 298, 303, mod. 25 H. 561; 31 H. 1, 3. Word "heirs" construed as word of purchase. 8 H. 392, 402; 9 H. 88, 91; 21 H. 74, 78; 23 H. 685; 23 H. 747, 752, aff'd 255 F. 732, certiorari denied, 249 U.S. 616. Word "heirs" not necessary to convey fee. 13 H. 499; 23 H. 38, 44, aff'd 242 F. 446; 24 H. 298, 304, mod. 25 H. 561. Word "heirs" not necessary to devise fee. 6 H. 694; 14 H. 142; 22 H. 233, 240. Includes adopted child. 42 H. 129, 640.

Property subject to inheritance.

Lease descends as chattel interest. 3 H. 763. Equitable interest. 22 H. 78; 23 H. 685; 25 H. 174. Homesteads. 35 H. 550. Where devisee of residuary estate predeceased testator. 43 H. 304, aff'd 282 F.2d 431.

Decisions under prior law.

"Kindred" construed as those enumerated in Civil Code of 1859, chapter 32. 4 H. 221, 225.