WHO REALLY OWNS THE LAND TODAY IN HAWAI'I ?
The Maui News
Letters to the Editor
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Land titles issued today are very much in doubt -
"Clear Title," regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai'i is a topic quickly becoming an issue in the political and
commercial areas. With more lands being "quiet titled" in the courts by unscrupulous characters with the aid of foreign laws (USA and state of Hawai'i) illegally imposed against the rightful/legal owners of these lands and a judicial system aiding and abetting in these crimes; its no wonder developers want to build 1,100 new luxury homes
in Makena and elsewhere.
Land titles in Hawaii continue to carry the original "royal patent" from the mahele. If the U.S. Government or state of Hawaii and their citizens rightfully have "clear title" to these lands, then why has the U.S. patent not replaced the royal patent as it was done in 49 other states. Answer: Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.
When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued, not a clear title per se. Shouldn't a clear title be guaranteed? Unless, of course, there is no clear title to the land.
Each royal patent originally pertains to the ahupua'a of the land, not the tax map key or the community plans of a foreign country which dismantle the ahupua'a.
Ask your Realtor, Legislature, county and state government, attorneys, etc. In the end, be prepared to do your own research for the truth. I ended up doing so when no one gave me a straight answer.
Foster Ampong
Lahaina. Maui
