HAWAI`I APPELLATE COURT

OPINIONS AND ORDERS

MARCH

 2006

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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 "Not for Publication" means the disposition will not be published in the West reporters and has limited precedential value and may not be cited pursuant to Rule 35(b) of the Hawai'i Rules of Appellate Procedure.

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.

03/01/2006

S.Ct.

24789 [pdf]

Arakaki v. SDC-Olanani Corporation (Order of Correction).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 02/23/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 1.

132 Haw. 123

03/01/2006

S.Ct.

25458 [pdf]

Chung v. McCabe Hamilton & Renny Company, Ltd.  (Order of Correction).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 02/17/2006 [pdf], 109Haw. 520.  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 02/21/2006 [pdf]. 

 

03/01/2006

S.Ct.

27780 [pdf]

Anguay v. State (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus).

 

03/02/2006

S.Ct.

25577 [pdf]

Cloherty v. Continental Air Lines, Inc. (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 01/23/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 383.

 

03/02/2006

ICA

26758 [pdf]

Springer v. Springer (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/15/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 169.  S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/07/2006 [pdf].

 

03/02/2006

ICA

26957 [pdf]

Harding v. Richmond (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

110 Haw. 169

03/03/2006

ICA

26073 [pdf]

Hart v. Hart.

 

03/03/2006

ICA

26452 [pdf]

Camp v. Camp (Order of Correction).  ICA Opinion, filed 01/12/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 469.  S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/17/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 578. 

 

03/03/2006

ICA

26701 [pdf]

Meuse v. Tucker-Meuse (s.d.o., affirmed).  S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/12/2006 [pdf].

110 Haw. 170

03/03/2006

ICA

26840 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 170

03/06/2006

ICA

26119 [pdf]

Olson v. Puhalauoo (s.d.o., affirmed).

110 Haw. 170

03/06/2006

S.Ct.

26225 [pdf]

Cooper v. State (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 01/27/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 444.

 

03/06/2006

ICA

26354 [pdf]

State v. Elicker (s.d.o., vacated in part and remanded).  Consolidated with No. 26498.  S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of  Certiorari, filed 04/10/2006 [pdf].  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba, in which J. Duffy joins.

110 Haw. 170

03/06/2006

S.Ct.

27760 [pdf]

Nishida v. State (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus).

 

03/07/2006

S.Ct.

26813 [pdf]

Kelly v. 1250 Oceanside Partners (Order).

 

03/07/2006

S.Ct.

27681 [pdf]

Hawaii Providers Network, Inc. v. Ahn (Order Denying Hawaii Providers Network, Inc.’s Petition for Writ of Mandamus)

 

03/08/2006

S.Ct.

23895 [pdf]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Levine (Order of Public Censure).  S.Ct. Order of Suspension, filed 11/14/2001 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Reinstatement, filed 02/12/2004 [pdf].   S.Ct. Order Denying Reinstatement, filed 10/17/2005 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel’s October 25, 2005 Motion for Partial Reconsideration of the October 17, 2005 Order Denying Reinstatement, filed 11/04/2005 [pdf]. S.Ct. Order of Reinstatement, filed 08/14/2006 [pdf].

 

03/08/2006

S.Ct.

25376 [pdf]

State v. Lanse (s.d.o., dismissed).  Concurring Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].

110 Haw. 171

03/08/2006

S.Ct.

26713 [pdf]

Cabatu v. The Bank of New York (s.d.o., affirmed and HRAP Rule 38 sanctions is denied).  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Moon, with whom J. Levinson joins [pdf]. 

 

03/09/2006

S.Ct.

24314 [pdf]

Kawamae v. Lee (s.d.o., affirmed).

110 Haw. 171

03/09/2006

S.Ct.

25216  [pdf]

In re Estate of Damon (Order Denying Appellant-Movant Christopher James Damon Haig’s Motion for Reconsideration).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 02/16/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 502.  S.Ct. Order of Amendment, filed 02/28/2006 [pdf].

110 Haw. 281

03/09/2006

ICA

25977 [pdf]

Bank of Honolulu v. Walker (s.d.o., affirmed).

110 Haw. 215

03/09/2006

S.Ct.

27223  [pdf]

Jelks v. State (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/09/2006

S.Ct.

27606  [pdf]

Lasota v. Draftstone Company, Inc. (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/10/2006

S.Ct.

25633  [pdf]

State v. Lanosa (s.d.o., affirmed).  Dissenting Opinion by J. Duffy, with whom J. Acoba joins [pdf].

110 Haw. 171

03/10/2006

ICA

26373  [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 215

03/10/2006

S.Ct.

27201 [pdf]

State v. White.  Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba, with whom J. Duffy joins [pdf].

110 Haw. 79

03/13/2006

ICA

25953  [pdf]

Choi v. Windward Boats, Inc. (s.d.o., affirmed).

 

03/13/2006

S.Ct.

26512  [pdf]

State v. Gaines (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 01/31/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 481.

 

03/13/2006

S.Ct.

26384  [pdf]

State v. Batalona (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba, with whom J. Duffy joins.  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/24/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 169.

 

03/13/2006

S.Ct.

27258  [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 171

03/14/2006

ICA

24000 [pdf]

Lau v. Lopez (s.d.o., affirmed and remanded).  ICA Opinion, filed 07/21/2006 [pdf], 112 Haw. 231.

110 Haw. 215

03/14/2006

S.Ct.

25856 [pdf]

Kienker v. Bauer.

110 Haw. 97

03/14/2006

ICA

26090 [pdf]

Kikuchi v. Brown (Order of Correction).  ICA Opinion, filed 02/27/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 204.

 

03/14/2006

S.Ct.

27624 [pdf]

In re Guardianship of the Property of Jenkins (Order).

 

03/15/2006

S.Ct.

25421 [pdf]

Burpee v. Garibay (Order Denying Defendant-Appellee’s Motion for Reconsideration).  S.Ct. mem.op., filed 02/23/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 78.

 

03/15/2006

ICA

26509 [pdf]

Smith v. Straub Clinic and Hospital (Order Denying Claimant-Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/28/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 169.  S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/27/2006 [pdf].

 

03/15/2006

ICA

26511 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 215

03/16/2006

ICA

26165 [pdf]

Ross v. Ross (s.d.o., affirmed).

110 Haw. 215

03/16/2006

S.Ct.

27108 [pdf]

Brune v. Administrative Director of the Courts.  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 05/01/2006 [pdf].

110 Haw. 172

03/17/2006

S.Ct.

25989 [pdf]

State v. Tavares (Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 02/07/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 168.  S.Ct. mem.op., filed 04/07/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 283.  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 04/19/2006 [pdf].

 

03/17/2006

ICA

27006 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 215

03/17/2006

ICA

27038 [pdf]

Camerlingo v. Kim (s.d.o., affirmed).

110 Haw. 215

03/17/2006

ICA

27230 [pdf]

Puuohau v. Meyer (s.d.o., affirmed).  ICA Order of Correction, filed 03/20/2006 [pdf].

110 Haw. 215

03/17/2006

S.Ct.

27387 [pdf]

Jelks v. State (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/20/2006

S.Ct.

26306 [pdf]

State v. Bolosan (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/08/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 444.

 

03/20/2006

ICA

27165 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 215

03/20/2006

ICA

27230 [pdf]

Puuohau v. Meyer (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 03/17/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 215.

 

03/20/2006

S.Ct.

27636 [pdf]

In re S.D. (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/20/2006

S.Ct.

27682 [pdf]

Johnson v. Nakkim (Order)

 

03/21/2006

S.Ct.

25477 [pdf]

State v. Giese (s.d.o., affirmed).  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 04/20/2006 [pdf].

110 Haw. 171

03/21/2006

S.Ct.

25725 [pdf]

Black v. Pollack (mem.op., vacated, remanded and affirmed).

110 Haw. 203

03/21/2006

S.Ct.

27252 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 171

03/22/2006

ICA

26530 [pdf]

Waters v. Waters (Second Order of Amendments).  ICA s.d.o., filed 01/24/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 383.  ICA Order of Amendment, filed 01/25/2006 [pdf].  ICA Order of Correction, filed 02/17/2006 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/27/2006 [pdf].

 

03/22/2006

S.Ct.

26896 [pdf]

City and County of Honolulu v. Sherman (Order of Correction).  S.Ct.Opinion, filed 02/28/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 39.

 

03/22/2006

S.Ct.

27280 [pdf]

Pinkerton v. State (Order)

 

03/22/2006

S.Ct.

27436 [pdf]

Abordo v. State (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/22/2006

S.Ct.

27443 [pdf]

McKay v. Newby (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/22/2006

S.Ct.

27513 [pdf]

In re S.H. (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/22/2006

S.Ct.

27642 [pdf]

O’Connor v. Pacific Insurance Co. (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/22/2006

S.Ct.

27646 [pdf]

Uyehara v. Lewis (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/22/2006

S.Ct.

27677 [pdf]

Allstate Insurance Company v. Gillis (Order Dismissing Appeal).

 

03/23/2006

ICA

26504 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 215

03/23/2006

ICA

26505 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 215

03/23/2006

ICA

26510 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 215

03/23/2006

S.Ct.

26544 [pdf]

City and County of Honolulu v. Hsiung (Order of Correction).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/08/2005 [pdf], 109 Haw. 159.

 

03/24/2006

ICA

26189 [pdf]

State v. Keaweehu (Order of Amendment).  ICA Opinion, filed 02/03/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 129.

 

03/24/2006

S.Ct.

26255 [pdf]

State v. Vincent (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 02/27/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 168.

 

03/24/2006

S.Ct.

26720 [pdf]

State v. Carineo (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/09/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 444

 

03/24/2006

ICA

26809 [pdf]

Scheller v. Scheller (mem.op., vacated, remanded and affirmed).

110 Haw. 214

03/24/2006

ICA

26876 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 215

03/24/2006

ICA

26878 [pdf]

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

110 Haw. 215

03/24/2006

S.Ct.

27460 [pdf]

Virtudes v. State (Order).

 

03/24/2006

S.Ct.

27623 [pdf]

Ibara v. State (Order).  S.Ct. Order Vacating Dismissal of Appeal, filed 04/07/2006 [pdf].  ICA s.d.o., filed 08/29/2006 [pdf].

 

03/24/2006

S.Ct.

27792 [pdf]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Tomasa (Order of Suspension).  S.Ct. Amended Order of Suspension, filed 04/07/2006 [pdf].

 

03/28/2006

ICA

26293 [pdf]

State v. Sale.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 04/18/2006 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/09/2006 [pdf], 111 Haw. 10.

110 Haw. 386

03/28/2006

S.Ct.

26567 [pdf]

State v. Yoo (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Opinion, filed 02/13/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 145.

110 Haw. 337

03/28/2006

S.Ct.

26829 [pdf]

State v. Smith (s.d.o., affirmed).  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].

110 Haw. 171

03/28/2006

S.Ct.

27685 [pdf]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Brown (Order Granting Petition for the Immediate Suspension of Respondent Charles R. Brown from the Practice of Law Pursuant to RSCH Rule 2.12A).  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion to Vacate Order of Suspension, filed 11/08/2006 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/29/2006 [pdf].   S.Ct. Order of Disbarment, filed 10/04/2007 [pdf].

 

03/28/2006

S.Ct.

27730 [pdf]

State v. Town (Order Denying Petition for a Writ Directed to a Judge).

 

03/29/2006

ICA

26173 [pdf]

State v. Richardson (s.d.o., affirmed).  S.Ct. Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/11/2006 [pdf].

110 Haw. 216

03/29/2006

ICA

26390 [pdf]

State v. Kaahanui (mem.op., affirmed).

110 Haw. 214

03/29/2006

S.Ct.

26786 [pdf]

In re Robinson Trust.

110 Haw. 181

03/29/2006

S.Ct.

27777 [pdf]

Clay v. McKenna (Order).  S.Ct. Order, filed 06/19/2006 [pdf].

 

03/29/2006

S.Ct.

27834 [pdf]

Kahooilihala v. Hifo (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus).

 

03/30/2006

S.Ct.

26415 [pdf]

Lansdell v. County of Kauai.

110 Haw. 189

03/30/2006

S.Ct.

26600 [pdf]

State v. Henneman (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/17/2006 [pdf], 110 Haw. 169.

 

03/31/2006

ICA

26092 [pdf]

Queen v. Robinson (mem.op., vacated and remanded).

110 Haw. 214

03/31/2006

S.Ct.

26563 [pdf]

AFL Hotel & Restaurant Workers Health & Welfare Trust Fund (s.d.o., vacated, remanded and dismissed).

110 Haw. 247

03/31/2006

ICA

26708 [pdf]

French v. French.

110 Haw. 399

03/31/2006

S.Ct.

26951 [pdf]

State v. Shimabukuro (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/03/2006 [pdf], 109 Haw. 444.  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakamura [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Motion to Reconsider, filed 02/21/2006 [pdf].