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July 31, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000766 [ADA]

State v. Harris (s.d.o., reversed).  Concurring Opinion, by J. Nakamura [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Kaneohe Division (Speeding) 136 Haw. 26
July 31, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0000201 [ADA]

Kamekona v. Cast & Crew Entertainment Services, Inc. (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 07/30/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 26. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/25/2015. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/06/2016 [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
July 31, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0005313 [ADA]

Smith v. State (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/12/2015.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/26/20158 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/30/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/10/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit (Criminal) 136 Haw. 26
July 31, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000427 [ADA]

State v. Paris (mem.op., affirmed).  ICA Order of Correction, filed 09/22/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed, 11/15/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/24/2015 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 08/08/2016 [ada], 138 Haw. 254.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Recktenwald, in which J. Nakayama joins [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Escape)
July 31, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000496 [ADA]

Yoneji v. Yoneji.

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit 136 Haw. 11
July 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000723 [ADA]

Citibank (South Dakota) v. Thede (Order Granting Motion for Special Leave to Extend Time to File Motion for Reconsideration and Denying the Motion for Reconsideration). ICA s.d.o., filed 06/30/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 409.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/27/2015.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/02/2015.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/20/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit (Collections)
July 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0000201 [ADA]

Kamekona v. Cast & Crew Entertainment Services, Inc. (s.d.o., affirmed).  ICA Order of Correction, filed 07/31/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/25/2015. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/06/2016 [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (Slip and Fall) 136 Haw. 26
July 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000341 [ADA]

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

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Murder)
July 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001143 [ADA]

State v. Krstoth (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/09/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/20/2015 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 08/09/2016 [ada], 138 Haw.268.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Criminal) 136 Haw. 26
July 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001153 [ADA]

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

District Court, 5th Circuit (Traffic Infractions)
July 30, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-11-0000812 [ADA]

Pouono v. Daiichiya-Loves Bakery, Inc. (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/26/2015 [ada], 134 Haw. 477.  Petitioner-Claimant Charles P. Pouono’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/15/2015.  S.Ct. Order Approving Stipulation for Dismissal, filed 08/30/2016 [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
July 30, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000657 [ADA]

Wells Fargo Bank v. Pasion (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., affirmed, filed 06/30/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 409.  Petitioners Lyle and Joanna Pasion’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/27/2015.  Petitioner’s Lyle and Joanna Pasion’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/28/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/13/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 29, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000444 [ADA]

Waters v. Waters (Order Approving the July 1, 2015 Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal).

Family Court, 1st Circuit
July 29, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000825 [ADA]

Kehano v. State (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/09/2015.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing without Prejudice Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/06/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/07/2015.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/14/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/07/2015.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/10/2015.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Applications for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/25/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/27/2015.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/31/2015 [ada].  Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/21/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/02/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/12/2015.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/24/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit (Criminal)
July 29, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-14-0000787 [ADA]

Fisher v. State (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/30/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 409.  Consolidated with CAAP-14-0000848.  Petitioner’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/27/2015.  Petitioner’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/14/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/27/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000631 [ADA]

State v. Leaf (s.d.o., vacated, remanded and dismissed with prejudice).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (DUI) 136 Haw. 26
July 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0001076 [ADA]

Levi v. Gordon (s.d.o., affirmed).

Family Court, 2nd Circuit (TRO) 136 Haw. 25
July 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000380 [ADA]

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

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (DUI) 136 Haw. 26
July 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000903 [ADA]

Sanchez v. County of Kauai (mem.op., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit (Civil)
July 28, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-12-0001024 [ADA]

Lambert v. Waha (k) (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 05/16/2013 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration by Defendant-Appellant Lesieli Teisina and Intervenor-Appellant Penisimani Teisina, filed 05/22/2013.  ICA Order Denying the May 22, 2013 Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/29/2013 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/12/2013.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari and Requesting Further Briefing, filed 07/15/2013 [ada].  S.Ct. Per Curiam Opinion, filed 01/10/2014 [ada] 131 Haw. 457.  ICA s.d.o., filed 03/31/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 215.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakamura [ada].  Petitioners Defendant-Appellant Lesieli Teisina’s and Intervenor-Appellant Penisimani Teisina’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/07/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/10/2015 [ada]. Plaintiff-Appellee’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/17/2015.   S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/17/2016 [ada] 137 Haw. 423.

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
July 27, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000744 [ADA]

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation v. Kana (s.d.o., affirmed).

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division (Possession) 136 Haw. 25
July 27, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001232 [ADA]

In re: Marn Family Litigation (Order Denying the July 20, 2015 Motion for Relief from Dismissal Order). ICA Order Dismissing Eric Y. Marn’s Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30, filed 05/21/2015 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/20/2015. ICA s.d.o., filed 09/28/2018 [ada], 143 Haw. 236. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/06/2019. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/05/2019 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 27, 2015 S.Ct SCPW-15-0000507 [ADA]

Waikiki v. Loo (Order Denying without Prejudice Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus).

Original Proceeding
July 27, 2015 S.Ct SCPW-15-0000515 [ADA]

Maddox v. Loo (Order Denying without Prejudice Application for Writ of Mandamus).

Original Proceeding
July 27, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-11-0000350 [ADA]

In re Arbitration of Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. v. LIPHGC, LLC (Order of Correction).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 07/23/2015 [ada].   ICA mem.op., filed 02/14/2014 [ada], 133 Haw. 451.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/29/2014.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/10/2014 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/03/2015.  S.Ct. Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/12/2015 [ada].  Amended S.Ct. Opinion by J. McKenna, filed 08/12/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 29.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 27, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-13-0003064 [ADA]

State v. Moniz (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/17/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 216.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/15/2015.  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 02/23/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 161.  Concurrence by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissent by J. Nakayama, with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 24, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000890 [ADA]

State v. Char (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/03/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/13/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Criminal) 136 Haw. 25
July 24, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0001010 [ADA]

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Teaupa (s.d.o., affirmed).

District Court, 3rd Circuit, North and South Kona Division (Possession) 136 Haw. 25
July 24, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000387 [ADA]

Charles v. Kapalua Bay, LLC (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).  Petitioners/Plaintiffs/Appellants Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/10/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/24/2015 [ada]. S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 09/18/2017 [ada], 140 Haw. 419.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit (Deceptive Business Practices)
July 23, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000137 [ADA]

Graybill v. Association of Apartment Owners of Kaanapali Royal (Order Approving the July 6, 2015 Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
July 23, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-11-0000350

In re Arbitration of Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. v. LIPHGC, LLC.  ICA mem.op., filed 02/14/2014 [ada], 133 Haw. 451.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/29/2014.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/10/2014 [ada].  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 07/27/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/03/2015.  S.Ct. Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/12/2015 [ada].  Amended S.Ct. Opinion by J. McKenna, filed 08/12/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 29.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 23, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-14-0001218 [ADA]

Blaisdell v. Department of Public Safety (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Order Dismissing the Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30, filed 06/30/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/08/2015.  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 22, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-13-0003085 [ADA]

Bosshard v. The Three Stooges, LLC (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 03/27/2015 [ada], 134 Haw. 539 .  Petitioner/Planitiff/Counterlcaim-Defendant/Appellant’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/11/2015.  

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
July 21, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000870 [ADA]

Association of Apartment Owners of Tropics at Waikele v. Sakuma (s.d.o., dismissed).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 01/11/2013 [ada].  Petitioner Pro Se Patsy N. Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/15/2013.  Petitioner Pro Se Patsy N. Sakuma’s Motion for Leave of Court to File Conforming Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/20/2013.  S.Ct. Order Granting Motion for Leave of Court to File Conforming Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/02/2013 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Accepting Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/24/2013 [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/17/2013 [ada] 131 Haw. 254.  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [ada].    ICA s.d.o., filed 07/21/2015 [ada].  Appellant-Defendant Pro Se Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Motion under HRAP Rule 40(a)-(b) for Reconsideration of the Appellate Court’s Summary Disposition Order filed on July 21, 2015, filed 07/31/2015.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/04/2015 [ada].  Petitioner, Defendant Appellant Pro Se’s Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari from the July 21, 2015 Summary Disposition Order, filed 09/18/2015.  Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari from the July 21, 2015 Summary Disposition Order, filed 09/21/2015.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/22/2015 [ada].  Petitioner, Defendant Appellant Pro Se’s Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/28/2015.   S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, Vacating the Intermediate Court of Appeals’ Judgment on Appeal, and Remanding the Case to the Intermediate Court of Appeals, filed 11/06/2015 [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 01/21/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 205.  Appellant-Defendant Pro Se Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Motion under HRAP, Rule 40(a)-(b) for Reconsideration, filed 02/01/2016. ICA Order Denying Defendant-Appellant’s HRAP, Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of the ICA’s January 21, 2016 Summary Disposition Order, filed 02/01/2016 [ada].  Petitioner, Defendant Appellant Pro Se’s Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/21/2016.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/01/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 136 Haw. 25
July 21, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000366 [ADA]

U.S. Bank National Association v. Strobel (Order Granting the July 16, 2015 Motion). ICA Order Dismissing the Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30, filed 06/30/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/16/2015.  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 21, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-13-0003525 [ADA]

State v. Mews (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).   ICA s.d.o., filed 03/09/2015 [ada], 134 Haw. 478.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/08/2015. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 20, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0004515 [ADA]

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

District Court, 1st Circuit, Ewa Division (DUI)
July 20, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001123 [ADA]

Harrison v. Casa de Emdeko, Incorporated (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 17, 2015 ICA CAAP-11-0000999 [ADA]

Davis v. Vancil (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). ICA mem.op., filed 06/30/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 24. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 7/10/2015.  Van Pernis’ Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/16/2015. Plaintiff/Appellant and Cross-Appellee Saingoen Davis’ Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/19/2015. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/02/2015 [ada]. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/02/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 16, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000838 [ADA]

State v. Alvarez (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 04/08/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/05/2015.   S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/30/2016 [ada], 138 Haw. 173.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 15, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000638 [ADA]

State v. Derego (Order of Corrrection).  ICA mem. op., filed 07/02/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/09/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/22/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 15, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000124 [ADA]

State v. Deming (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/25/2015 [ada], 134 Haw. 477.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/02/2015.  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 12/30/2015 [ada], 137 Haw. 18.

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division
July 14, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000086 [ADA]

State v. Sanney (Order Denying July 8, 2015 HRAP Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of June 24, 2015 Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, for Extension of Time to File Motion for Reconsideration, to Supplement the Record on Appeal, and to Reset the Briefing Schedule).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 06/24/2015 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/08/2015.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 14, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000307 [ADA]

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Greenspon (Order Denying July 10, 2015 HRAP Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of June 30, 2015 Order Granting June 12, 2015 Motion to Dismiss Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-15-0000307 for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).  ICA Order Granting June 12, 2015 Motion to Dismiss Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-15-0000307 for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed  06/30/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/10/2015.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/28/2015. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/30/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
July 14, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000355 [ADA]

PNC Bank, National Association v. Hill (Order Dismissing the Appeal).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 10, 2015 ICA CAAP-11-0000013 [ADA]

Brescia v. Edens-Huff (Order of Correction).  ICA mem.op., filed 05/22/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 533.

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
July 10, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000093 [ADA]

Rocco v. Kalapana Seaview Estates Community Association (Order Denying as Moot the July 7, 2015 Motions for Reconsideration).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30, filed 06/19/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/25/2015. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/02/2015.  ICA Order Granting the June 25, 2015 Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/02/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/07/2015.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing without Prejudice Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/04/2015 [ada].  ICA mem.op., filed 01/12/2016 [ada], 138 Haw. 51.

District Court, 3rd Circuit, Hilo Division
July 10, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000386 [ADA]

State v. Dalao (Order (1) Granting the July 1, 2015 Motion to Dismiss Appeal; (2) All Other Pending Motions are Dismissed as Moot).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 9, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-000763 [ADA]

State v. Franco (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/28/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 407.   Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/08/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/16/2015 [ada].  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 04/21/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 325.  Concurrence by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissenting by Nakayama, with C.J. Recktenwald joining [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/22/2016.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/02/2016 [ada].  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 05/06/2016 [ada].

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division
July 9, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0000011 [ADA]

Jordan v. Adkins (s.d.o., affirmed).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (Civil) 135 Haw. 410