HAWAI`I APPELLATE COURT

OPINIONS AND ORDERS

JUNE

2005

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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.  AFor 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.  ANot for Publication@ means the disposition will not be published in the West reporters and has limited precedential value.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.

 

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DATE

Ct.

CASE#

CASE NAME

REPORTER CITATION

06/01/2005

ICA

25580 [pdf]

In re Doe, born 07/08/87.

107 Haw. 439

06/02/2005

S.Ct.

24750 [pdf]

State v. Eberly. Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Moon [pdf]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [pdf]. ICA Opinion, filed 03/15/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 61. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakamura [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/18/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 84. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 06/22/2005 [pdf].

107 Haw. 239

06/02/2005

S.Ct.

26365 [pdf]

State v. Hutch (Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/12/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 177. ICA Order of Amendment, filed 05/18/2005 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Certiorari Proceeding, filed 09/02/2005 [pdf].

 

06/02/2005

S.Ct.

26543 [pdf]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sonson (Order of Reinstatement). S.Ct. Order of Suspension, filed 12/20/2004 [pdf], 106 Haw. 145. S.Ct. Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration, filed 01/19/2005 [pdf], 106 Haw. 317.

 

06/02/2005

S.Ct.

26575 [pdf]

State v. Hutch (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/12/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 177.

 

06/03/2005

S.Ct.

27012 [pdf]

Awai-Tavares v. State, Dept. of Education (Order Vacating Order Dismissing Appeal). S.Ct. Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 05/09/2005 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 06/23/2005 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/07/2005 [pdf].

 

06/03/2005

S.Ct.

27066 [pdf]

Realty Finance, Inc. v. Schmidt (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration as to Appellant Realty Finance, Inc.). S.Ct. Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 05/09/2005 [pdf].

 

06/03/2005

S.Ct.

27066 [pdf]

Realty Finance, Inc. v. Schmidt (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration as to Cross-Appellants Schmidt). S.Ct. Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 05/09/2005 [pdf].

 

06/06/2005

ICA

25606 [pdf]

State v. Maldonado. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakamura [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/12/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 1. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 10/14/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 436. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 12/14/2005 [pdf].

108 Haw. 446

06/06/2005

S.Ct.

25643 [pdf]

Associates Financial Services Company of Hawaii, Inc. v. Crabbe (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 04/22/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 72.

 

06/06/2005

S.Ct.

25814 [pdf]

Janra Enterprises, Inc. v. City and County of Honolulu.

107 Haw. 314

06/06/2005

ICA

26263 [pdf]

State v. Grace (s.d.o., affirmed).

107 Haw. 295

06/06/2005

ICA

26628 [pdf]

State v. Apisaloma (s.d.o., affirmed).

107 Haw. 295

06/06/2005

S.Ct.

26833 [pdf]

Astel v. Lindsay (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). S.Ct. Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 05/09/2005 [pdf].

 

06/06/2005

S.Ct.

27084 [pdf]

State v. Aquino (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

06/06/2005

S.Ct.

27099 [pdf]

Puuohau v. Gates (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

06/07/2005

S.Ct.

24843 [pdf]

State v. Tokunaga (s.d.o., dismissed). Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [pdf].

107 Haw. 226

06/07/2005

S.Ct.

26517 [pdf]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Au. S.Ct. Order of Suspension, filed 06/07/0005 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Respondent Ronald G.S. Au's June 22, 2005 Motion for Reconsideration of the June 7, 2005 Opinion and Order of Suspension, filed 07/01/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 1. S.Ct. Order Granting Respondent Ronald G.S. Au's July 1, 2005 Motion to Stay and Extend Execution of the June 7, 2005 Decision and Order, filed 07/06/2005 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Petition for Reinstatement, filed 01/19/2007 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of the Order Denying Petition for Reinstatement of Ronald G.S. Au, filed 02/02/2007 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Amendment of Order of Suspension, filed 12/17/2008 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/09/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Dismissing “Motion/Writ”, filed 10/19/2009 [pdf].

107 Haw. 327

06/07/2005

S.Ct.

26517 [pdf]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Au (Order of Suspension). S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/07/2005 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Respondent Ronald G.S. Au's June 22, 2005 Motion for Reconsideration of the June 7, 2005 Opinion and Order of Suspension, filed 07/01/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 1. S.Ct. Order Granting Respondent Ronald G.S. Au's July 1, 2005 Motion to Stay and Extend Execution of the June 7, 2005 Decision and Order, filed 07/06/2005 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Petition for Reinstatement, filed 01/19/2007 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of the Order Denying Petition for Reinstatement of Ronald G.S. Au, filed 02/02/2007 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Amendment of Order of Suspension, filed 12/17/2008 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/09/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Dismissing “Motion/Writ”, filed 10/19/2009 [pdf].

 

06/07/2005

S.Ct.

26928 [pdf]

Samonte v. State (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

06/08/2005

S.Ct.

25144 [pdf]

Anderson v. Douglas (s.d.o., vacated).

107 Haw. 226

06/08/2005

S.Ct.

26730 [pdf]

Estate of Mathison v. Mathison (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

06/08/2005

S.Ct.

26908 [pdf]

State v. Johnson (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

06/08/2005

S.Ct.

26936 [pdf]

Ramos v. State (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

06/08/2005

S.Ct.

26983 [pdf]

Carter v. Maxilom (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

06/09/2005

S.Ct.

24082 [pdf]

Samonte v. State (s.d.o., affirmed).

107 Haw. 226

06/09/2005

ICA

26410 [pdf]

State v. Calaro.

107 Haw. 452

06/09/2005

S.Ct.

26529 [pdf]

State v. Moses (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Opinion, filed 04/29/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 282.

107 Haw. 348

06/09/2005

S.Ct.

26579 [pdf]

Eisermann v. State (Order Denying "Notice of Certiorari"). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/20/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 214.

 

06/09/2005

S.Ct.

27245 [pdf]

Waialae v. Graulty (Order Denying Application for Writ of Mandamus).

 

06/14/2005

ICA

24206 [pdf]

McElroy v. Maryl Group, Inc. (Order of Amendment). ICA Opinion, filed 05/26/2005 [pdf].

 

06/14/2005

ICA

25636 [pdf]

State v. Tarape. Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Foley [pdf].

107 Haw. 519

06/14/2005

S.Ct.

26458 [pdf]

State v. Domingo (s.d.o., affirmed). Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Duffy, in which J. Acoba, joins [pdf].

107 Haw. 347

06/14/2005

ICA

26593 [pdf]

State v. Paglinawan (s.d.o., affirmed).

107 Haw. 295

06/15/2005

ICA

25528 [pdf]

The Hawaiian Insurance & Guaranty Company, Limited v. Ho (s.d.o., affirmed).

 

06/15/2005

S.Ct.

25848 [pdf]

Tsugawa v. State (s.d.o., affirmed). Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/30/2005 [pdf]. J. Acoba dissenting.

107 Haw. 347

06/15/2005

S.Ct.

27051 [pdf]

State v. Apana (Order Denying Reconsideration). S.Ct. Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 04/12/2005 [pdf].

 

06/17/2005

S.Ct.

23625 [pdf]

Honda v. Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii. Dissenting Opinion by J. Levinson, with whom C.J. Moon, joins [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 09/15/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 338. Dissenting Opinion by J. Levinson, with whom C.J. Moon, joins [pdf].

108 Haw. 212

06/17/2005

ICA

25648 [pdf]

State v. Kekahuna (mem.op., affirmed). S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/25/2005 [pdf]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba, with whom J. Duffy joins.

107 Haw. 466

06/17/2005

S.Ct.

25920 [pdf]

Cho v. Hawaii Nissan (s.d.o., affirmed).)

107 Haw. 347

06/17/2005

S.Ct.

26000 [pdf]

State v. Loher (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA mem.op., filed 02/11/2005 [pdf], 106 Haw. 478.

 

06/17/2005

ICA

26167 [pdf]

State v. Johnson (s.d.o., affirmed).

 

06/17/2005

ICA

26214 [pdf]

State v. Gabriel (s.d.o., affirmed).

 

06/17/2005

ICA

26445 [pdf]

State v. Puni (s.d.o., affirmed). ICA Order of Amendment, filed 06/24/2005 [pdf].

 

06/17/2005

ICA

26470 [pdf]

State v. Rees (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). ICA Opinion, filed 05/27/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 508. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/28/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 76.

 

06/20/2005

ICA

25802 [pdf]

State v. Sumner (s.d.o., affirmed).

 

06/20/2005

ICA

26007 [pdf]

State v. Trueman (s.d.o., affirmed). Consolidated with No. 26077. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/01/2005 [pdf].

107 Haw. 370

06/20/2005

ICA

26047 [pdf]

State v. Hernandez (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

 

06/20/2005

ICA

26431 [pdf]

In re Tax Appeal of Lewis v. Kawafuchi, Director of Department of Taxation, State of Hawaii. Concurring Opinion by J. Watanabe [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/26/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 59. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Certiorari Proceeding, filed 08/08/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 160.

108 Haw. 69

06/20/2005

ICA

26592 [pdf]

State v. Kamana`o (s.d.o., affirmed). S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/06/2005 [pdf]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba, with whom J. Duffy joins.

 

06/21/2005

S.Ct.

25575 [pdf]

Ueoka v. Szymanski.  J. Acoba, Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/15/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 59.

107 Haw. 386

06/21/2005

S.Ct.

27343 [pdf]

Partington v. McKenna (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus).

 

06/22/2005

S.Ct.

24249 [pdf]

Concerned Citizens of Palolo v. The Korean Buddhist Dae Won Sa Temple of Hawaii (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 05/31/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 226.

 

06/22/2005

S.Ct.

24750 [pdf]

State v. Eberly (Order of Correction). ICA Opinion, filed 03/15/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 61. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakamura [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/18/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 84. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/02/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 239. Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Moon [pdf]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [pdf].

 

06/22/2005

S.Ct.

26466 [pdf]

State v. Gomes (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). ICA Opinion, filed 03/23/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 253. Concurring Opinion by J. Nakamura [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/12/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 84. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/26/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 308. Concurring Opinion by J. Acoba, with whom J. Duffy joins [pdf].

107 Haw. 468

06/22/2005

ICA

26566 [pdf]

Diplomat Tours and Travel, Inc. v. Sanga (Order Denying Plaintiff-Appellee's Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Mootness). ICA s.d.o., filed 02/23/2007 [pdf], 113 Haw. 371.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/09/2007 [pdf].

 

06/22/2005

ICA

26570 [pdf]

Diplomat Tours and Travel, Inc. v. Lazo (Order Denying Plaintiff-Appellee's Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Mootness). ICA s.d.o., filed 02/23/2007 [pdf], 113 Haw. 371. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/22/2007 [pdf].

 

06/22/2005

S.Ct.

27052 [pdf]

State v. Apana (Order Denying Reconsideration). S.Ct. Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 04/12/2005 [pdf].

 

06/23/2005

S.Ct.

25450 [pdf]

State v. Kauai (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA mem.op., filed 04/25/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 93. ICA Order Denying Defendant-Appellant's Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/13/2005 [pdf].

 

06/23/2005

S.Ct.

27012 [pdf]

Awai-Tavares v. State, Dept. of Education (Order Dismissing Appeal). S.Ct. Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 05/09/2005 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Vacating Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 06/03/2005 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/07/2005 [pdf].

 

06/23/2005

S.Ct.

27350 [pdf]

Ramos v. Loo (Order).

 

06/24/2005

S.Ct.

24497 [pdf]

Korean Buddhist Dae Won Sa Temple of Hawaii v. Concerned Citizens of Palolo.

107 Haw. 371

06/24/2005

ICA

25904 [pdf]

State v. Mainaaupo (s.d.o., affirmed). S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/15/2005 [pdf]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba, with whom J. Duffy, joins.

 

06/24/2005

S.Ct.

25641 [pdf]

Kubeckova v. City and County of Honolulu (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/18/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 177.

 

06/24/2005

ICA

26063 [pdf]

State v. Paneto (s.d.o., affirmed).

 

06/24/2005

ICA

26445 [pdf]

State v. Puni (Order of Amendment). ICA s.d.o., filed 06/17/2005 [pdf].

 

06/24/2005

ICA

26464 [pdf]

State v. Martin (Order Denying Defendant-Appellant Tommy G. Martin's Motion for Reconsideration). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/25/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 214.

 

06/24/2005

ICA

26601 [pdf]

State v. Slepoy (mem.op., vacated and remanded). S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/03/2005 [pdf].

107 Haw. 466

06/27/2005

S.Ct.

25518 [pdf]

State v. Pegouskie (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Opinion, filed 05/20/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 360.

107 Haw. 506

06/27/2005

S.Ct.

27173 [pdf]

Hickam Federal Credit Union v. Hifo (Order Denying Petitioner Hickam Federal Credit Union's Petition for Writ of Mandamus Directed to the Honorable Judge Eden E. Hifo).

 

06/29/2005

S.Ct.

24980 [pdf]

Arellano v. Pleasant Travel Service (s.d.o., affirmed).

107 Haw. 385

06/29/2005

S.Ct.

25711 [pdf]

Hutch v. State. Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [pdf].

107 Haw. 411

06/29/2005

ICA

25753 [pdf]

State v. Young (s.d.o., vacated and remanded). ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/18/2005 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/29/2005 [pdf]. Order Dismissing Certiorari Proceeding, filed 10/11/2005 [pdf].

107 Haw. 529

06/29/2005

S.Ct.

25766 [pdf]

State v. Sniffen (s.d.o., affirmed).

107 Haw. 385

06/29/2005

ICA

25925 [pdf]

State v. Wrightsman (s.d.o., affirmed).

107 Haw. 529

06/29/2005

ICA

26009 [pdf]

State v. Sorino. Concurring Opinion by. J. Nakamura [pdf]. Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by Acting C.J. Watanabe [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/03/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 160. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 08/17/2005 [pdf], 108 Haw. 162.

108 Haw. 115

06/29/2005

ICA

26265 [pdf]

State v. Dural (s.d.o., affirmed). Concurring Opinion by J. Nakamura [pdf]. S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/08/2005 [pdf].

107 Haw. 467

06/29/2005

S.Ct.

26657 [pdf]

State v. Maugaotega. Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba, with whom J. Duffy joins [pdf]. By a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the judgment, and remanded the case to the Hawaii Supreme Court, filed 02/20/2007. S.Ct. Notice Regarding Reopening of Appeal No. 26657 and Order to Transmit Trial Records to the Hawaii Supreme Court, filed 05/15/2007 [pdf].  S.Ct. Opinion filed 10/01/2007 [pdf], 115 Haw. 432.  Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba, with whom J. Duffy joins [pdf].

107 Haw. 399

06/30/2005

ICA

25383 [pdf]

Cerit v. Cerit (s.d.o., affirmed). Consolidated with No. 25439.

107 Haw. 467

06/30/2005

S.Ct.

25848 [pdf]

Tsugawa v. State (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). J. Acoba dissenting.  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 06/15/2005 [pdf], 107 Haw. 347. Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].

 

06/30/2005

ICA

26346 [pdf]

State v. Wong (s.d.o., affirmed and remanded).

107 Haw. 467

06/30/2005

ICA

26366 [pdf]

Llewellyn v. Llewellyn (mem.op., affirmed).

107 Haw. 466

06/30/2005

ICA

26735 [pdf]

State v. Narmore (s.d.o., affirmed and remanded).

107 Haw. 467

06/30/2005

S.Ct.

27102 [pdf]

Emoto v. Nonaka (Order).