Property Ownership
In Hawaii, what was the 'Great Mahele' of 1848?
AA. The first Hawaii real estate law establishing the Land Court
BB. A land division that separated royal, government, and private lands, enabling fee simple ownership✓ Correct
CC. The Hawaiian statehood provision granting land to Native Hawaiians
DD. An agreement between sugar plantations and the Hawaiian government
Explanation
The Great Mahele of 1848 was a land division under King Kamehameha III that separated the king's private lands (Crown Lands), government lands, and ali'i (chiefly) lands, and later allowed commoners and foreigners to purchase fee simple land.
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Key Terms to Know
Fee Simple
The highest and most complete form of property ownership — absolute ownership with the right to use, sell, or pass the property to heirs.
Purchase AgreementA legally binding contract between a buyer and seller that outlines the terms and conditions of a real estate sale.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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