Levy v. Lovell

Citations

• 24 Haw. 716
• 1919 Haw. LEXIS 54

Syllabus

<p>Deeds — construction.</p> <p>In the construction of all deeds and grants the intention of the grantor, when ascertained, should be given full effect when not contrary to law.</p> <p>Same — same.</p> <p>The construction placed upon the instrument by the parties themselves should govern, especially after a time long enough to create prescriptive rights thereunder has elapsed.</p> <p>Equity- — practice—laches.</p> <p>Where a cause of action has accrued for over twenty years and the petitioner has remained dormant during all that time and does not set forth any excuse or justification for her delay she is guilty of such laches as will warrant a court of equity in refusing her relief.</p>