HRS §501-167
New title certificate when land reverts
If land taken for public use goes back to its original owner or their heirs, the court can order a new title certificate for them after a request and a hearing.
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The statute, as written — New certificate upon reverter of land
When for any reason, by operation of law, land which was taken for a public use reverts to the owner from whom it was taken or to the owner's heirs or assigns, the court, upon the petition of the person entitled to the benefit of reversion, after notice and hearing, may order the entry of a new certificate of title to the person.
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