HAWAI`I APPELLATE COURT

OPINIONS AND ORDERS

MAY

2009

DATE

Ct.

CASE #

CASE NAME

APPEALED FROM

REPORTER CITATION

05/01/2009

S.Ct.

 

February 2009 Examination for Admission to the Bar of the State of Hawai`i [pdf].

 

 

05/01/2009

ICA

27555  [pdf]

State v. Nicholson.  ICA s.d.o., filed 03/31/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 281.  ICA Order Granting the State of Hawai‘i’s Motion for Publication of Summary Disposition Order, filed 04/30/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/17/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/29/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 480

05/01/2009

ICA

28406 [pdf]

State v. Dawson (Order of Correction).  ICA Opinion, filed 04/08/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 363.  Dissenting by J. Foley [pdf]. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/01/2009

S.Ct.

28809 [pdf]

Napeahi v. State (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].   ICA s.d.o., filed 02/12/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 49.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/02/2009.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/03/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 29.  

Circuit Court,  1st Circuit

 

05/01/2009

ICA

29568 [pdf]

Rapozo v. Ames (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/04/2009

ICA

28753 [pdf]

Moysa v. Davies (s.d.o., vacated and affirmed).  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/20/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/09/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/27/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 10/02/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 461.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/21/2009 [pdf].

District Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 386

05/04/2009

ICA

29595 [pdf]

Guinan v. Administrative Director of the Courts (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).  ICA Order Denying Petitioner-Appellant’s May 18, 2009 HRAP Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of May 4, 2009 Dismissal Order, filed 05/22/2009 [pdf].

District Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/04/2009

S.Ct.

29776 [pdf]

Blaisdell v. Sakamoto (Order).  S.Ct. Order, filed 05/28/2009 [pdf].

Original Proceeding

 

05/05/2009

ICA

29453 [pdf]

Vicente v. Life Care Center of Hilo (Order Dismissing Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 24).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeal Board

 

05/05/2009

ICA

29656 [pdf]

iStar FM Loans LLC v. Anekona Islander, LLC (Order Granting Appellant’s Motion to Dismiss Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/06/2009

S.Ct.

28691 [pdf]

Williams v. Aona (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 12/10/2008 [pdf], 119 Haw. 334.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/27/2009.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/19/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 1.

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Div.

 

05/06/2009

S.Ct.

28702 [pdf]

Estate of Roxas v. Marcos (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Opinion, filed 02/12/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 123.  Concurring Opinion by J. Leonard [pdf].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakamura [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of Opinion, filed 03/02/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/31/2009.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 08/10/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 59.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/06/2009

ICA

28974 [pdf]

State v. Ganiron (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 12/05/2008 [pdf], 119 Haw. 335.   Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/27/2009.  S.Ct. Order Striking Petitioner/Defendant-Appellant Emilo A. Ganiron, Jr.’s Second Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed March 30, 2008 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/06/2009

ICA

29135 [pdf]

Magee v. Aloha Jetski, LLC (s.d.o., affirmed).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeal Board

120 Haw. 386

05/07/2009

ICA

28369 [pdf]

State v. Bereday.

District Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 486

05/07/2009

ICA

29215 [pdf]

State v. Rapozo (Order of Correction).  ICA mem.op., filed 04/20/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 385.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/01/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/09/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/07/2009

ICA

29434 [pdf]

In re “M” Children (s.d.o., affirmed).

Family Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 386

05/07/2009

S.Ct.

29765 [pdf]

Tierney v. Frank (Order).

Original Proceeding

 

05/07/2009

S.Ct.

29782 [pdf]

Carter v. Town (Order).

Original Proceeding

 

05/08/2009

ICA

26784 [pdf]

State v. Mark.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/27/2009. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/08/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 499

05/08/2009

ICA

28118 [pdf]

In re Conservatorship and Guardianship of Naito (Order Denying Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration of Summary Disposition Order).  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/02/2006 [pdf].  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/22/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 383.  Consolidated with No. 28615.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/12/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/21/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/08/2009

S.Ct.

28685 [pdf]

State v. Kahalewai (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 12/31/2009 [pdf], 119 Haw. 336.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/27/2009. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/08/2009

S.Ct.

28848 [pdf]

Razo v. State (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 01/23/2009 [pdf], 119 Haw. 467.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/06/2009.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

 

05/08/2009

ICA

28882 [pdf]

In re F. Children (mem.op., affirmed).  Consolidated with Nos. 28883 and 28884.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/22/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/10/2009.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/10/2009, dismissed 07/17/2009.  New Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/05/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/09/2009 [pdf].

Family Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 398

05/08/2009

ICA

29107 [pdf]

Lite v. McClure (s.d.o., affirmed).

Family Court, 2nd Circuit

120 Haw. 386

05/08/2009

ICA

29108 [pdf]

McClure v. Lite (s.d.o., affirmed).

Family Court, 2nd Circuit

120 Haw. 386

05/08/2009

ICA

29253 [pdf]

In re A.W. (s.d.o., affirmed).  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Leonard [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/22/2009.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari Without Prejudice, filed 05/28/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 29.  2nd Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/05/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/15/2009 [pdf].

Family Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 386

05/08/2009

ICA

29293 [pdf]

State v. Greywolf (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/27/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/20/2009 [pdf].

District Court, 1st Circuit Honolulu  Div.

120 Haw. 386

05/08/2009

S.Ct.

29335 [pdf]

Grindling v. State (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari without Prejudice).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/29/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 384.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

121 Haw. 29

05/08/2009

S.Ct.

29484 [pdf]

Tashio Holdings, LLC v. Anekona KBR LLC (Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/11/2009

ICA

28083 [pdf]

Vandenberg v. State (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/25/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/09/2009 [pdf].  J. Acoba Dissenting.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

120 Haw. 386

05/11/2009

ICA

28634 [pdf]

State v. Kekona.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 08/12/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 420

05/11/2009

ICA

28937 [pdf]

State v. Coles (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/20/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/18/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 09/23/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/11/2009

ICA

29189 [pdf]

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

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 386

05/11/2009

ICA

29323 [pdf]

In re “E-P” Children: C. E-P, B. E-P. and I. E-P.  (s.d.o., affirmed).  Consolidated with Nos. 29324, 29325, and 29326.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/22/2009 [pdf].

Family Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/12/2009

S.Ct.

29723 [pdf]

Blaisdell v. Circuit Court of the First Circuit, State of Hawaii (Order).

Original Proceeding

 

05/13/2009

S.Ct.

29035 [pdf]

The Sierra Club v. The Department of Transportation of the State of Hawaii (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 03/16/2009, 120 Haw. 181.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, in which C.J. Moon joins.  S.Ct. Order, filed 03/20/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order of Amendment, filed 05/13/2009 [pdf].  Amended S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/13/2009 [pdf].  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, in which C.J. Moon joins [pdf].  

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

 

05/13/2009

S.Ct.

29035 [pdf]

The Sierra Club v. The Department of Transportation of the State of Hawaii (Order of Amendment).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 03/16/2009, 120 Haw. 181.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, in which C.J. Moon joins.  S.Ct. Order, filed 03/20/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  Amended S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/13/2009 [pdf].  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, in which C.J. Moon joins [pdf].  

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

 

05/13/2009

S.Ct.

29035 [pdf]

The Sierra Club v. The Department of Transportation of the State of Hawaii (Amended Opinion).  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, in which C.J. Moon joins [pdf].   S.Ct. Opinion, filed 03/16/2009, 120 Haw. 181.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, in which C.J. Moon joins.  S.Ct. Order, filed 03/20/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order of Amendment, filed 05/13/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

 

05/14/2009

ICA

28245 [pdf]

Silva v. Kuamoo (Order Denying Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA Order Granting Appellee Jeff John Silva’s Motion to Dismiss Appeal of Defendant-Appellant Aileen M. Kuamoo, filed 05/04/2007 [pdf].    ICA s.d.o., filed 04/30/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit

 

05/14/2009

S.Ct.

29783 [pdf]

Karagianes v. Department of Public Safety, State of Hawaii (Order).

Original Proceeding

 

05/15/2009

S.Ct.

25570 [pdf]

Office of Hawaiian Affairs v. Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii (HCDCH) (Notice Regarding Reopening of Appeal No. 25570 and Order to Transmit Trial Records to the Hawai‘i Supreme Court).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/31/2008 [pdf], 117 Haw. 174.  U.S. Supreme Court decision, filed 03/31/2009.  S.Ct. Order Regarding Notification of Settlement, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion to Intervene, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Granting in Part, Joint Motion to Dismiss, filed 10/27/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 10/27/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 324.  S.Ct. Order Denying Defendants-Appellees’ Motion to Dismiss, filed 10/27/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order of Amendment, filed 11/24/2009.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/15/2009

S.Ct.

25570 [pdf]

Office of Hawaiian Affairs v. Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii (HCDCH) (Order Regarding Notification of Settlement). S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/31/2008 [pdf], 117 Haw. 174.  U.S. Supreme Court decision, filed 03/31/2009.  S.Ct. Notice Regarding Reopening of Appeal No. 25570 and Order to Transmit Trial Records to the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion to Intervene, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Granting in Part, Joint Motion to Dismiss, filed 10/27/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 10/27/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 324.  S.Ct. Order Denying Defendants-Appellees’ Motion to Dismiss, filed 10/27/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order of Amendment, filed 11/24/2009.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/15/2009

S.Ct.

25570 [pdf]

Office of Hawaiian Affairs v. Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii (HCDCH) (Order Denying Motion to Intervene).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/31/2008 [pdf], 117 Haw. 174.  U.S. Supreme Court decision, filed 03/31/2009.  S.Ct. Notice Regarding Reopening of Appeal No. 25570 and Order to Transmit Trial Records to the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Regarding Notification of Settlement, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Granting in Part, Joint Motion to Dismiss, filed 10/27/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 10/27/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 324.  S.Ct. Order Denying Defendants-Appellees’ Motion to Dismiss, filed 10/27/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order of Amendment, filed 11/24/2009.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/15/2009

ICA

27254  [pdf]

Title Guaranty Services, Inc. v. Szymanski (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/27/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 383.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/13/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/17/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

 

05/15/2009

S.Ct.

28838 [pdf]

State v. Woodfall (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 10/30/2008 [pdf], 119 Haw. 232.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/20/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/18/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 04/29/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 387.  S.Ct. Order, filed 07/01/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, First Circuit

 

05/15/2009

ICA

28383 [pdf]

Mizukami v. Mizukami (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/05/2008 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of 6/12/08 Order Denying 5/30/08 Motion for Recusal, filed 06/30/2008 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/23/2008 [pdf].  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/30/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 386.  ICA Order Dismissing June 22, 2009 Motion to Vacate and Reverse Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration and Judgment on Appeal, filed 06/26/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying June 30, 2009 Motion for Reconsideration of 6/26/09 Order Dismissing 6/22/09 Motion to Vacate and Reverse 5/15/09 Order and 5/18/09 Judgment, filed 07/02/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/12/2009.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Clarification, filed 09/09/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/23/2009 [pdf].

Family Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/15/2009

ICA

28522 [pdf]

Mizukami v. Mizukami (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, without Prejudice, filed 07/27/2007 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of Order filed 12/14/2007 Denying Appellant’s 11/30/2007 Motion for Order Ruling Sustaining Appeal upon Plaintiff-Appellee’s  & Counsel’s Default, filed 01/07/2008 [pdf]. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of 12/20/2007 Order Denying 12/13/2007 Motion for Order to Strike Appellee’s Aberrant Memo, filed 01/07/2008 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of 12/27/07 Order Denying 12/17/07 Motion for Order Striking Time-Barred Answering Brief, filed 01/16/2008 [pdf].  ICA Order, filed 02/07/2008 [pdf].  ICA Order, filed 02/07/2008 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of 5/14/08 Order Denying Motion for Ruling filed 3/7/08, filed 06/03/2008 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of Part of 5/23/08 Order Denying Findings and Conclusion, filed 06/05/2008 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/27/2008 [pdf], 121 Haw. 29.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of 6/12/08 Order Denying 5/30/08 Motion for Recusal, filed 06/30/2008 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/23/2008 [pdf], 121 Haw. 29.  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/30/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 386.  ICA Order Dismissing June 22, 2009 Motion to Vacate and Reverse Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration and Judgment on Appeal, filed 06/26/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying June 30, 2009 Motion for Reconsideration of 6/26/09 Order Dismissing 6/22/09 Motion to Vacate and Reverse 5/15/09 Order and 5/18/09 Judgment, filed 07/02/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/12/2009.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Clarification, filed 09/09/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/23/2009 [pdf].

Family Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/15/2009

S.Ct.

29341  [pdf]

Lansing v. Jenko-Crispin (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed 01/26/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying February 4, 2009 Motion to Reconsider January 26, 2009 Dismissal Order and Denying Appellant Lansing’s February 56, 2009 Motion to Reinstate Appeal, filed 02/11/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Appellant Lansing’s February 17, 2009 Motion to Reinstate, filed 02/19/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Appellant Lansing’s February 23, 2009 Motion to Reinstate the Appeal, filed 02/27/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Appellant Lansing’s February 25, 2009 Motion to Reinstate the Appeal, filed 03/02/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/22/2009.  S.Ct. Order, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order, filed 07/22/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/15/2009

S.Ct.

29341 [pdf]

Lansing v. Jenko-Crispin (Order).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed 01/26/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying February 4, 2009 Motion to Reconsider January 26, 2009 Dismissal Order and Denying Appellant Lansing’s February 56, 2009 Motion to Reinstate Appeal, filed 02/11/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Appellant Lansing’s February 17, 2009 Motion to Reinstate, filed 02/19/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Appellant Lansing’s February 23, 2009 Motion to Reinstate the Appeal, filed 02/27/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Denying Appellant Lansing’s February 25, 2009 Motion to Reinstate the Appeal, filed 03/02/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/22/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/15/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order, filed 07/22/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/15/2009

S.Ct.

29805  [pdf]

Beam v. Luke (Order).

Original Proceeding

 

05/15/2009

ICA

29596  [pdf]

State v. Tierney (Order Denying May 6, 2009 Motion to Reconsider April 30, 2009 Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 04/30/2009 [pdf].  Writ of Mandamus, filed 05/22/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/16/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 419.  S.Ct Order, filed 07/07/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/15/2009

ICA

29613 [pdf]

State v. Denis-Silva (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/14/2009.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/27/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit

 

05/18/2009

S.Ct.

28478 [pdf]

State v. Wilson (Order Affirming Amended Judgment on Appeal).  ICA mem.op., filed 01/07/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 48.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/20/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari and Temporarily Remanding Case to the Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii, filed 04/07/2009 [pdf].  ICA Order Amending Memorandum Opinion, filed 04/14/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/18/2009

ICA

28864 [pdf]

Berinobis v. Siu (Order Denying Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration of Summary Disposition Order).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/27/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 383.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/18/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/28/2009 [pdf].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Div.

 

05/18/2009

ICA

29122 [pdf]

In re S. P-T. (s.d.o., affirmed).

Family Court, 1st Circuit

121 Haw. 31

05/19/2009

S.Ct.

28747 [pdf]

State v. Bousman (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 12/31/2008 [pdf], 119 Haw. 336.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/27/2009. 

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

 

05/20/2009

ICA

28036 [pdf]

Sliwowski v. Sliwowski (s.d.o., affirmed).  ICA Order of Correction, filed 06/12/2009 [pdf].

Family Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/20/2009

ICA

28753 [pdf]

Moysa v. Davies (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/04/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 386.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/09/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/27/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 10/02/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 461.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/21/2009 [pdf].

District Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/21/2009

ICA

28381 [pdf]

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

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/21/2009

ICA

28399 [pdf]

Wilson v. Board of Dental Examiners (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/21/2009

ICA

28899 [pdf]

Hawaii Medical Service Association v. Adams.  ICA Order of Amendment, filed 05/22/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/08/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/23/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 446

05/21/2009

ICA

29170 [pdf]

State v. Mattson (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/09/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/14/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/21/2009

ICA

29593 [pdf]

Cox v. Cox (Order Denying May 1, 2009 Motion to Dismiss Appeal).

Family Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/21/2009

ICA

29617 [pdf]

State v. Afanasenko (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit

 

05/22/2009

ICA

28223 [pdf]

Kauilani Ewa, LLC v. Chang (mem.op., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 398 

05/22/2009

ICA

28571 [pdf]

State v. Vinhaca (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/29/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 384.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/19/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/30/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit

 

05/22/2009

ICA

28602 [pdf]

Unite Here! Local 5 v. City and County of Honolulu.  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakamura [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/08/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/13/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 457

05/22/2009

ICA

28730 [pdf]

Carswell v. Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/09/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/12/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/22/2009

S.Ct.

28822 [pdf]

County of Hawaii v. C & J Coupe Family Limited Partnership (Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendant-Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration and Order of Amendment).  S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Transfer, filed 07/08/2008 [pdf].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/24/2008 [pdf], 119 Haw. 352.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Moon, in which J. Levinson joins [pdf].    S.Ct. Opinion, filed 04/21/2009.  S.Ct. Amended Opinion, filed 05/22/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 400.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit

120 Haw. 399

05/22/2009

S.Ct.

28822 [pdf]

County of Hawaii v. C & J Coupe Family Limited Partnership (Amended Opinion).  S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Transfer, filed 07/08/2008 [pdf].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/24/2008 [pdf], 119 Haw. 352.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Moon, in which J. Levinson joins [pdf].    S.Ct. Opinion, filed 04/21/2009.  S.Ct. Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendant-Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration and Order of Amendment, filed 05/22/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 399.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit

120 Haw. 400

05/22/2009

ICA

28882 [pdf]

In re F. Children (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA mem.op., filed  05/08/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 398.  Consolidated with Nos. 28883 and 28884.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/10/2009.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/10/2009, dismissed 07/17/2009.  New Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/05/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/09/2009 [pdf].

Family Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/22/2009

ICA

28899 [pdf]

Hawaii Medical Service Association v. Adams (Order of Amendment).  ICA Opinion, filed 05/21/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 446.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/08/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/23/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/22/2009

ICA

29016 [pdf]

Sapanara v. State (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/27/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 383.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/26/2009.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/10/2009.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/22/2009

ICA

29187 [pdf]

In re G.H. (s.d.o., affirmed).  Consolidated with No. 29188.

Family Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/22/2009

ICA

29323 [pdf]

In re “E-P” Children: C. E-P, B. E-P, and I. E-P.  (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/11/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 417.  Consolidated with Nos. 29324, 29325, and 29326.

Family Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/22/2009

ICA

29595 [pdf]

Guinan v. Administrative Director of the Courts, State of Hawaii (Order Denying Petitioner-Appellant’s May 18, 2009 HRAP Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of May 4, 2009 Dismissal Order).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 05/04/2009 [pdf].

District Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/22/2009

ICA

29627 [pdf]

Brown v. Hawaii Medical Service Association (Order Dismissing this Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/14/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/25/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/22/2009

S.Ct.

29819 [pdf]

Tierney v. Perkins (Order).  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/03/2009 [pdf].

Original Proceeding

 

05/26/2009

S.Ct.

28829 [pdf]

State v. Peralta (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 12/29/2008 [pdf], 119 Haw. 335.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/20/2009. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/26/2009

S.Ct.

28850  [pdf]

State v. Kelly (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 12/22/2008, 119 Haw. 335 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/13/2009. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/27/2009

ICA

28421 [pdf]

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

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/27/2009

S.Ct.

29078 [pdf]

State v. Assaye (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 01/13/2009, [pdf], 119 Haw. 467.   Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/17/2009.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 09/30/2009 [pdf], 121 Haw. 204.  Concurring Opinion by J. Acoba [pdf].

District Court, 1st Circuit,  Ewa Division

 

05/27/2009

ICA

29299 [pdf]

In re Z.M. (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/29/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 384.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/23/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/01/2009 [pdf].

Family Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/27/2009

ICA

29494 [pdf]

Kersh v. O’Brien (Order Granting May 4, 2009 Motion to Dismiss Appeal).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/05/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari and Denying Motion to Consolidate, filed 09/03/2009 [pdf].  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion to Strike Application for Writ of Certiorari and Denying Motion to Dismiss Motion to Join Appeals, filed 09/03/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/28/2009

ICA

28529 [pdf]

State v. Webb (s.d.o., reversed).

District Court, 1st  Circuit, Honolulu Div.

120 Haw. 417

05/28/2009

ICA

28833 [pdf]

State v. Shitanishi (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/21/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/02/2009.

District Court, 1st  Circuit, Honolulu Div.

120 Haw. 417

05/28/2009

S.Ct.

29253 [pdf]

In re A.W. (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari Without Prejudice).  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/08/2009 [pdf], 120 Haw. 386.   Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Leonard [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/22/2009.  2nd Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/05/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/15/2009 [pdf].

Family Court, 1st Circuit

121 Haw. 29

05/28/2009

ICA

29397 [pdf]

In re J.K. (s.d.o., affirmed).  Consolidated with Nos. 29398, 29399 and 29400.

Family Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/28/2009

S.Ct.

29556 [pdf]

State v. Schwab (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 04/15/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/06/2009. 

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

 

05/28/2009

ICA

29631 [pdf]

Ober v. Lighter (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit

 

05/28/2009

S.Ct.

29776 [pdf]

Blaisdell v. Sakamoto (Order).  S.Ct. Order, filed 05/04/2009 [pdf].

Original Proceeding

 

05/29/2009

S.Ct.

27511 [pdf]

State v. Stenger (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 12/31/2008 [pdf], 119 Haw. 336.   ICA Order of Correction, filed 01/30/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/09/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/23/2009 [pdf].  J. Acoba dissenting.  Dissenting Opinion by Substitute Justice Kim [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/30/2009.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

 

05/29/2009

ICA

27859 [pdf]

Hale Mua Properties, LLC. (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/29/2009

ICA

28235 [pdf]

Hicks v. County of Hawaii (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/29/2009

ICA

28799 [pdf]

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

Family Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/29/2009

ICA

29163 [pdf]

State v. Kalaola (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/24/2009.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/09/2009.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/29/2009

ICA

29268 [pdf]

Sylvester v. Young (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit

120 Haw. 417

05/29/2009

ICA

29572 [pdf]

Karagianes v. State (Order Denying May 26, 2009 Motion to Reconsider April 30, 2009 Dismissal Order).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 04/30/2009 [pdf].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/06/2009.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/06/2009 [pdf].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit

 

05/29/2009

ICA

29632 [pdf]

Walter v. Drayson (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit