§246-62  Tax deed as evidence.  The taxdeed referred to in section 246-60 is prima facie evidence that:

(1)  The property described by the deed was dulyassessed for taxes in the years stated in the deed, and to the persons thereinnamed;

(2)  The property described by the deed was subject onthe date of the sale to a lien or liens for real property taxes, penalties, andinterest in the amount stated in the deed, for the tax years therein stated,and that the taxes, penalties, and interest were due and unpaid on the date ofsale;

(3)  Costs, expenses, and charges due or incurred onaccount of the taxes, liens, and sale had accrued at the date of the sale inthe amount stated in the deed;

(4)  The person who executed the deed was the properofficer;

(5)  At a proper time and place the property was soldat public auction as prescribed by law, and by the proper officer;

(6)  The sale was made upon full compliance withsections 246-56 to 246-61 and all laws relating thereto, and after givingnotice as required by law;

(7)  The grantee named in the deed was the personentitled to receive the conveyance. [L 1939, c 221, §8; RL 1945, §5169; RL1955, §128-45; HRS §246-62]