Which statement is NOT true regarding Land Court in Hawaii?

The statement regarding a 20-year trespasser being able to file an adverse possession action is not true in the context of Land Court in Hawaii. Land Court operates under a systematic title registration process, which provides clear and definitive ownership of property.

In Hawaii, when a property is registered in Land Court, it is protected against claims such as adverse possession. This means that even if a person occupies land for 20 years, they cannot gain legal ownership through adverse possession if that property is already registered with the Land Court. The system is designed to provide certainty of title and prevents such claims from disrupting the registered ownership.

In contrast, mechanic's liens being filed, the assignment of a TCT (Torrens Certificate of Title) to each registered property, and the transfer of ownership occurring at the point of registration are accurate representations of the Land Court process. Mechanic's liens are an important part of construction and property improvements, while the TCT functions as an official record of ownership. Upon registration in Land Court, ownership is indeed transferred, providing the owner with clear and unequivocal title to the property.