HAWAI`I APPELLATE COURT

OPINIONS AND ORDERS

JUNE

2004

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This site includes (1) court opinions designated for publication in West's Hawai'i Reports and West's Pacific Reporter, (2) memorandum opinions, (3) summary disposition orders, and (4) other final orders that dispose of appeals or original proceedings decided by the Hawai'i Supreme Court and the Hawai'i Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA).

This opinion page contains all final dispositions from the Hawai'i Supreme Court and the Hawai'i Intermediate Court of Appeals that are not confidential. "For Publication" means the disposition is to be published in West's Hawai'i Reports and West's Pacific Reporter and may be cited as precedent under Rule 35 of the Hawai'i Rules of Appellate Procedure. "Not for Publication" means the disposition will not be published in the West reporters and has limited precedential value.

Opinions or orders are generally subjected to reconsideration under Rule 40 of the Hawai'i Rules of Appellate Procedure (HRAP). Final ICA opinions or orders are subject to review by application for writ of certiorari under HRS § 602-59 and HRAP Rule 40.1 .

The documents on this site are "as filed." The documents have not been enhanced or edited for publication. A document will not be removed from the web site except upon court order.

Alert: These electronic opinions may contain computer-generated errors or other deviations from the official slip opinion filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk, Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i. The opinion is eventually published in a West's Hawai'i Reports bound volume. In case of discrepancies, the opinion as filed in the Clerk's Office controls.

06/01/2004	S.Ct.	23880 [pdf]	In re International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Drywall Tapers, Finishers & Allied Workers Local Union 1944, AFL-CIO v. Befitel, Director of Labor and Industrial Relations (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). S.Ct. Opinion, filed 04/30/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 275.	117 Haw. 91
06/01/2004	S.Ct.	24567 [pdf]	Kuamoo v. Hawaiian Homes Commission (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 04/19/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 274. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 04/26/2004 [pdf].
06/02/2004	S.Ct.	24078 [pdf]	State v. Thompson (s.d.o., affirmed).	104 Haw. 386
06/02/2004	S.Ct.	24253 [pdf]	Guillermo v. Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (Order Denying Second Motion for Reconsideration). S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/21/2004 [pdf].
06/02/2004	ICA	25615 [pdf]	Harker v. Shamoto, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). ICA Opinion, filed 05/14/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 536. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/24/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 196.	104 Haw. 460
06/02/2004	S.Ct.	25876 [pdf]	In re Doe, born 04/02/87 (Order of Amendment). S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/28/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 403.
06/02/2004	S.Ct.	26482 [pdf]	Izuo v. Dias (Order Denying Appellees' April 22, 2004 Motion to Dismiss the Notice of Appeal filed on April 1, 2004).
06/03/2004	ICA	24733 [pdf]	Hayes v. Dutro. Consolidated with No. 24829. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/13/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 196. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Certiorari Proceeding, filed 07/23/2004 [pdf]. ICA Order Amending Opinion of the Court, filed 08/16/2004 [pdf].	105 Haw. 66
06/03/2004	ICA	25289 [pdf]	Zachary v. Zachary. ICA Order of Amendment, filed 06/08/2004 [pdf].	104 Haw. 546
06/04/2004	S.Ct.		In re February 2004 Examination for Admission to the Bar of the State of Hawai`i (Order Granting Issuance of Licenses for Admission to the Bar of the State of Hawaii) [pdf].
06/04/2004	S.Ct.	25976 [pdf]	State v. Bui.
06/07/2004	ICA	24817 [pdf]	State v. Amina (s.d.o., affirmed).	104 Haw. 461
06/07/2004	S.Ct.	25397 [pdf]	Child Support Enforcement Agency, State of Hawaii v. Doe (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Opinion, filed 04/28/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 449. ICA Order of Amendment, filed 07/02/2004 [pdf].	105 Haw. 295
06/07/2004	S.Ct.	25505 [pdf]	In re Doe, born 08/06/87 (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 04/23/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 317. Concurring Opinion by J. Watanabe [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Vacating Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/07/2004 [pdf].
06/07/2004	S.Ct.	25505 [pdf]	In re Doe, born 08/06/87 (Order Vacating Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 04/23/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 317. Concurring Opinion by J. Watanabe [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/07/2004 [pdf].
06/08/2004	ICA	25262 [pdf]	In re Doe, born 08/13/86 (s.d.o., affirmed, vacated and remanded).
06/08/2004	ICA	25289 [pdf]	Zachary v. Zachary (Order of Amendment). ICA Opinion, filed 06/03/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 546.
06/08/2004	S.Ct.	25896 [pdf]	State v. Lameg (s.d.o., affirmed). Dissenting Opinion by J. Levinson [pdf]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].	104 Haw. 386
06/08/2004	S.Ct.	26031 [pdf]	Bennie v. Bennie (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). S.Ct. Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 05/18/2004 [pdf].
06/08/2004	S.Ct.	26407 [pdf]	State v. Manufekai (Order Granting Motion and Order for Dismissal of Appeal).
06/08/2004	S.Ct.	26414 [pdf]	Kelly v. 1250 Oceanside Partners (Order Dismissing Appeal).
06/10/2004	S.Ct.	23586 [pdf]	State v. Pierson (s.d.o., affirmed).	104 Haw. 386
06/10/2004	S.Ct.	23781 [pdf]	State v. Pierson (s.d.o., affirmed).	104 Haw. 386
06/10/2004	S.Ct.	23800 [pdf]	Paul's Electrical Service, Inc. v. Befitel. Concurring Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf]. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 07/14/2004 [pdf].	104 Haw. 412
06/10/2004	S.Ct.	23859 [pdf]	In re Petition of Grandinetti (Order Dismissing Petition for Writ of Mandamus).
06/10/2004	S.Ct.	24162 [pdf]	Arquero v. Hilton Hawaiian Village LLC.	104 Haw. 423
06/10/2004	S.Ct.	24806 [pdf]	First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. v. Jou (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/07/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 322.
06/10/2004	ICA	24892 [pdf]	Hawaii Environmental Holdings v. Souza (s.d.o., affirmed).	104 Haw. 461
06/10/2004	ICA	25235 [pdf]	Eddins v. Morrison. ICA Order of Amendment, filed 06/15/2004 [pdf].	105 Haw. 376
06/10/2004	ICA	25642 [pdf]	Mauna Kea Agribusiness Co., Inc. v. Naluahi (Order Denying Defendant-Appellant's "Motion for Reconsideration Appeal from Final Judgment filed January 30, 2003"). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/26/2004 [pdf].
06/10/2004	ICA	25788 [pdf]	Ka`u Agribusiness Co., Inc. v. Rabago (Order Denying Defendant-Appellant's "Motion for Reconsideration Appeal from Final Judgment filed January 30, 2003"). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/26/2004 [pdf].
06/10/2004	S.Ct.	26191 [pdf]	Bouley v. Sharpe (Order Dismissing Appeal).
06/10/2004	S.Ct.	26449 [pdf]	State v. Elaban (Order Dismissing Appeal). J. Acoba Dissenting.
06/14/2004	S.Ct.	19227 [pdf]	Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Beaman (Order of Suspension). S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/20/2004 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order of Suspension, filed 03/07/2005 [pdf].
06/14/2004	S.Ct.	24995 [pdf]	Kim v. Reilly. S.Ct. Order Suspending HRAP Rule 40(d) and Requiring Plaintiffs-Appellees to File Answer to Defendant-Appellant's Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/23/2004 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/29/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 196.	104 Haw. 93
06/14/2004	ICA	25252 [pdf]	In re Doe Children: Jane Doe, born 01/03/87, John Doe, born 11/17/88 and Jane Doe, born 12/20/96 (mem.op., affirmed).	104 Haw. 551
06/14/2004	S.Ct.	25626 [pdf]	Vicente v. Life Care Center of Hilo (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/27/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 385.
06/15/2004	ICA	25235 [pdf]	Eddins v. Morrison (Order of Amendment). ICA Opinion, filed 06/10/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 376.
06/15/2004	S.Ct.	25263 [pdf]	In re Doe Children: John Doe born, 05/08/2000 and Jane Doe born, 02/06/2001 (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA mem. op., filed 05/18/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 384. Consolidated with No. 25267. S.Ct. Order, filed 06/15/2004 [pdf].
06/15/2004	S.Ct.	25263 [pdf]	In re Doe Children: John Doe born, 05/08/2000 and Jane Doe born, 02/06/2001 (Order). ICA mem. op., filed 05/18/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 384. Consolidated with No. 25267. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/15/2004 [pdf].
06/15/2004	S.Ct.	25273 [pdf]	State v. Oki (Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/11/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 322. S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 07/20/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 37. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/09/2004 [pdf].
06/15/2004	ICA	25274 [pdf]	Cooke v. Marzec (Order Dismissing "Defendant-Appellant Thomas A. Marzec's Motion [For] Reconsideration"). ICA mem.op., filed 04/27/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 321. ICA Order Denying Motions filed Post-Order of Dismissal , filed 07/14/2004 [ pdf ]. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/26/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 130. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Motion for Reconsideration of the Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari filed July 26, 2004, filed 08/16/2004 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/23/2004 [pdf].
06/15/2004	ICA	25331 [pdf]	Gossett v. Metzler (s.d.o., affirmed).	104 Haw. 461
06/15/2004	S.Ct.	25411 [pdf]	Kiehm v. Adams (Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Opinion, filed 04/30/2004 [pdf], 109 Haw. 278. Dissenting Opinion by J. Lim [pdf]. ICA mem.op., filed 10/08/2003. ICA Order Granting Defendant-Appellant's Motion for Reconsideration and Vacating Memorandum Opinion, filed 10/22/2003 [pdf]. New ICA mem.op., filed 11/13/2003. ICA Order Granting Defendant-Appellant's Second Motion for Reconsideration and Vacating Memorandum Opinion, filed 12/03/2003 [pdf]. ICA Order of Amendment, filed 05/13/2004 [pdf]. ICA Order Denying Defendant-Appellant's Motion for Reconsideration of the Opinion filed on April 30, 2004, filed 05/13/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 460. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/30/2005 [pdf], 109 Haw. 296. Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 01/19/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 578. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 02/03/2006 [pdf].	105 Haw. 130
06/15/2004	S.Ct.	26027 [pdf]	State v. Estrella (Order Vacating the Judgment of Conviction and Remanding this Case to the Circuit Court with Instructions to Hold an Evidentiary Hearing Regarding the Issue Whether the Circuit Court Should Terminate Defendant-Appellant Michael Estrella's Participation in the Drug Court Program).
06/16/2004	S.Ct.	24270 [pdf]	University of Hawaii v. Befitel. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/15/2004 [pdf], 106 Haw. 37. J. Acoba Dissenting.	105 Haw. 485
06/16/2004	S.Ct.	24697 [pdf]	In re Doe Children: John, born 01/27/87 and Jane, born 07/31/88. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/27/2004 [pdf].	105 Haw. 38
06/16/2004	ICA	25029 [pdf]	State v. Ng. Concurring Opinion by J. Foley with whom J. Watanabe joins [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari , filed 07/26/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 130.	105 Haw. 74
06/16/2004	S.Ct.	25323 [pdf]	Freitas v. Administrative Director of the Courts, State of Hawaii. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/20/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 130. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 07/25/2005 [ pdf ], 108 Haw. 31. Partial Opinion by J. Acoba. Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].	104 Haw. 483
06/16/2004	S.Ct.	26494 [pdf]	In re Application of W.D.P. (Petition for Review of the Recommendation of the Hearing Panel of the Board of Bar Examiners).	104 Haw. 435
06/17/2004	S.Ct.	24395 [pdf]	Galdeira v. Claims Management, Inc. (Order Dismissing Certiorari Proceeding). ICA mem.op., filed 05/06/2003 [pdf], 101 Haw. 436. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/10/2003 [pdf].
06/17/2004	S.Ct.	26550 [pdf]	Flournoy v. Circuit Court of the Second Circuit, County of Maui, State of Hawaii (Order Denying Application for Writ of Mandamus).
06/18/2004	S.Ct.	24327 [pdf]	Edwards v. Mizukami (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA mem.op., filed 01/29/2003 [pdf], 101 Haw. 235. Consolidated with No. 24442. Replaces ICA mem.op, filed 12/19/2002. ICA Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration and Vacating Memorandum Opinion, filed 12/31/2002 [pdf]. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/18/2003 [pdf], 101 Haw. 125. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari , filed 03/28/2003 [pdf].
06/18/2004	S.Ct.	24864 [pdf]	Edwards v. Mizukami (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA mem.op., filed 06/23/2003. Consolidated with Nos. 24962 and 24964. ICA Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration and Vacating Memorandum Opinion of the Court, filed 07/11/2003 [pdf]. New ICA mem.op., filed 07/11/2003 [pdf], 102 Haw. 255. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/30/2003 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/08/2003 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Certiorari Proceeding, filed 10/10/2003 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/18/2004 [pdf].
06/18/2004	S.Ct.	24864 [pdf]	Edwards v. Mizukami (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA mem.op., filed 06/23/2003. Consolidated with Nos. 24962 and 24964. ICA Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration and Vacating Memorandum Opinion of the Court, filed 07/11/2003 [pdf]. New ICA mem. op., filed 07/11/2003 [pdf], 102 Haw. 255. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/30/2003 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/08/2003 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Certiorari Proceeding, filed 10/10/2003 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/18/2004 [pdf].
06/18/2004	S.Ct.	26521 [pdf]	Padilla v. Third Circuit Court Clerks (Order). S.Ct. Order , filed 05/12/2004 [pdf].
06/21/2004	S.Ct.	23839 [pdf]	Abordo v. Beaver (s.d.o., dismissed).	104 Haw. 482
06/21/2004	S.Ct.	24873 [pdf]	In the Matter of the Water Use Permit Applications, Petitions for Interim Instream Flow Standard Amendments, and Petitions for Water Reservations for the Waiahole Ditch Combined Contested Case Hearing. Concurring Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].	105 Haw. 1
06/21/2004	S.Ct.	25283 [pdf]	State v. Jones (mem.op., vacated and remanded). Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].	104 Haw. 481
06/21/2004	S.Ct.	25497 [pdf]	State v. Kawaa (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/11/2004 [pdf ], 104 Haw. 322
06/21/2004	S.Ct.	25820 [pdf]	Taylor v. Amerasian Land Company, Inc. (Order Granting Plaintiff-Appellee Kris Taylor's Motion to Dismiss Appeal with Prejudice).
06/21/2004	ICA	25822 [pdf]	City and County of Honolulu v. Attractions Hawaii (s.d.o., affirmed).	104 Haw. 461
06/22/2004	S.Ct.	23674 [pdf]	Kau v. City and County of Honolulu. ICA Opinion, filed 10/11/2001 [pdf], 104 Haw. 490. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/21/2001 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Assignment of Substitute Justice , filed 12/04/2001 [pdf]. S.Ct. Granting Motion for Permission to File a Supplemental Brief, filed 12/04/2001 [pdf].	104 Haw. 468
06/23/2004	S.Ct.	24995 [pdf]	Kim v. Reilly (Order Suspending HRAP Rule 40(d) and Requiring Plaintiffs-Appellees to File Answer to Defendant-Appellant's Motion for Reconsideration). S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/14/2004 [pdf], 95 Haw. 93. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/29/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 196.
06/23/2004	ICA	25236 [pdf]	Child Support Enforcement Agency, State of Hawaii v. Doe.	105 Haw. 79
06/24/2004	S.Ct.	25615 [pdf]	Harker v. Shamoto, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations ( Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Opinion, filed 05/14/2004 [pdf]. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/02/2004 [pdf], 104 Haw. 460.	105 Haw. 196
06/25/2004	S.Ct.	24026 [pdf]	State v. Sarandria (s.d.o., affirmed, vacated and remanded). S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/19/2004 [pdf].
06/25/2004	ICA	25083 [pdf]	Abordo v. State (s.d.o. affirmed). S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/26/2004 [pdf].	104 Haw. 461
06/25/2004	S.Ct.	25491 [pdf]	Hanabusa v. Lingle.	105 Haw. 28
06/25/2004	ICA	25586 [pdf]	State v. Maneafaiga (s.d.o., affirmed).	104 Haw. 461
06/28/2004	ICA	24834 [pdf]	State v. Luiz (s.d.o., affirmed).
06/28/2004	ICA	25375 [pdf]	Yokotsuji v. Administrative Director of the Courts (s.d.o., affirmed).
06/28/2004	ICA	25562 [pdf]	Betsill Brothers Construction, Inc. v. Akahi (s.d.o., affirmed). S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/06/2004 [pdf].
06/29/2004	ICA	25190 [pdf]	State v. McElroy. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakamura [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/02/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 196. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 09/23/2004 [pdf], 105 Haw. 352. Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].	105 Haw. 379
06/30/2004	ICA	24938 [pdf]	Tsai v. Gloria Chi Realty, Inc. (s.d.o., affirmed).	104 Haw. 552
06/30/2004	S.Ct.	26168 [pdf]	United Public Workers, AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO v. Doyle (Sanction Order).
06/30/2004	S.Ct.	26551 [pdf]	Virtudes v. State (Order Denying Petition for a Writ of Mandamus).
06/30/2004	S.Ct.	26632 [pdf]	Yuson v. The Honorable Christopher P. McKenzie (Oder Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus Directed to the Honorable Christopher P. McKenzie).