Van Gieson v. Maile, 213 U.S. 338 (1909)

Van Gieson v. Maile


No. 121


Submitted April 6, 1909
Decided April 19, 1909
213 U.S. 338

APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME COURT
OF THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII

Syllabus

However vexatious the conduct of a litigant may be, his property should not be sacrificed by reason of the court’s action, and it appearing, in this case, that the existence of an order in regard to a sale of property under execution made the sale disastrous, it was proper, whether the order was valid or not, to set the sale aside and order a reconveyance on payment into court of the amount of the judgment.

The facts are stated in the opinion.