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Date
Ct.
Case Number
Case Name
Appealed From
Reporter Citation
October 31, 2013 CAAP-10-0000139 [ADA]

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

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division 130 Haw. 436
October 31, 2013 CAAP-12-0000675 [ADA]

State v. Aholelei (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Ceriorari, filed 12/27/2013.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/06/2014 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 130 Haw. 436
October 31, 2013 SCWC-12-0000266 [ADA]

Kellberg v. Yuen (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 06/20/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 457. 
Plaintiff-Appellant Mark C. Kellberg’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed
07/01/2013. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration filed 07/05/2013 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/17/2013.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/22/2014 [ada] 131 Haw. 513.  ICA mem.op., filed 03/28/2014 [ada], 133 Haw. 451.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/07/2014.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of Memorandum Opinion Filed March 28, 2014, filed 04/14/2014 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/27/2014.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/13/2014 [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Garibaldi, [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 04/15/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 236.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
October 30, 2013 29173 [ADA]

In re Jack Wong Yuen Revocable Living Trust.  Petitioners/Respondents-Appellees Jarrett N. Wong, Jamies S. Wong, Jace T. Wong and Jacelyn Wong’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/14/2014.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/28/2014 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit 130 Haw. 533
October 30, 2013 29382 [ADA]

In re United Public Workers, AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO, Union.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 02/21/2014 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 131 Haw. 142
October 30, 2013 CAAP-10-0000046 [ADA]

Safeway, Inc. v. Nordic PCL Construction, Inc.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 10/31/2013 [ada].  Plaintiff/Appellee/Petitioner Safeway Inc.’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/12/2014.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/20/2014 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 130 Haw. 517
October 30, 2013 CAAP-11-0000043 [ADA]

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

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Harassment) 130 Haw. 435
October 30, 2013 CAAP-12-0000512 [ADA]

Aloha Sports, Inc. v. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (mem.op., vacated and affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 30, 2013 CAAP-12-0000771 [ADA]

Areola v. Areola (Order Denying Defendant-Appellee’s Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA mem.op., filed 10/14/2013 [ada].  Defendant-Appelle Christy Areola’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/24/2013. 

Family Court, 1st Circuit
October 30, 2013 CAAP-13-0001903 [ADA]

Villanueva v. State (Order Dismissing Appeal).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
October 30, 2013 SCWC-11-0000338 [ADA]

State v. Gomez-Lobato.  Concurring Opinion by J. Acoba [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 10/25/2012 [ada], 128 Haw. 312.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/21/2012.  S.Ct. Order Granting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/06/2013 [ada]. 

Family Court, 3rd Circuit 130 Haw. 465
October 30, 2013 SCWC-12-0000034 [ADA]

State v. Vaimili.  ICA mem.op., filed 04/26/2013 [ada].  Petitioner-Appellant Freedom Bail
Bonds’ Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/19/2013.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/28/2013 [ada].  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 10/30/2013 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 131 Haw. 9
October 30, 2013 SCWC-12-0000034 [ADA]

State v. Vaimili (Order of Correction).  ICA mem.op., filed 04/26/2013 [ada].  Petitioner-Appellant Freedom Bail
Bonds’ Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/19/2013.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/28/2013 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 10/30/2013 [ada] 131 Haw. 9.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Bail)
October 30, 2013 SCWC-12-0000396 [ADA]

State v. Bailey (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 07/10/2010 [ada] 129 Haw. 453.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/19/2013.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/24/2013 [ada] 131 Haw. 365.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Kidnapping and Assault)
October 29, 2013 29545 [ADA]

Estate of Kam (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Probate) 130 Haw. 435
October 29, 2013 29806 [ADA]

Kealoha v. Kahului Trucking & Storage, Inc. (mem.op., vacated and remanded).  ICA Order of Correction, filed 01/02/2014 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Personal Injury)
October 29, 2013 30203 [ADA]

State v. Kilauea Irrigation Company, Inc. (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit (Civil) 130 Haw. 435
October 29, 2013 30210 [ADA]

State v. Mokulehua (s.d.o., vacated, remanded, and dismiss OVUII charge without prejudice).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (DUI) 130 Haw. 435
October 29, 2013 CAAP-13-0001434 [ADA]

Tumale v. State (Order Dismissing Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 24(c)).

District Court, 2nd Circuit
October 28, 2013 29636 [ADA]

Langer v. Rice (mem.op., vacated, remanded and affirmed).  Defendant-Appellee Ronald Rice’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/07/2013.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/12/2013 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/14/2014.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/15/2014 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Breach of Contract)
October 28, 2013 SCWC-11-0000001 [ADA]

Gao v. State, Dept. of the Attorney General (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 07/22/2013 [ada], 130 Haw. 303.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/18/2013.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 28, 2013 SCWC-11-0001012 [ADA]

State v. Harris (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 05/20/2013 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/16/2013. 

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
October 28, 2013 SCWC-30186 [ADA]

State v. Decoite (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 04/24/2013 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/16/2013.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 02/28/2014 [ada], 132 Haw. 436.  Concurring Opinion by J. Acoba [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Pollack [ada].

Family Court, 2nd Circuit
October 25, 2013 30522 [ADA]

Vockroth v. Vockroth (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

Family Court, 1st Circuit (Divorce) 130 Haw. 435
October 25, 2013 CAAP-10-0000031 [ADA]

Lindgard v. Residuary Limited Partnership (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Cout, 1st Circuit (Civil) 130 Haw. 435
October 25, 2013 CAAP-11-0000497 [ADA]

State v. Tadly (s.d.o., affirmed).  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakamura [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Manslaughter) 130 Haw. 435
October 25, 2013 CAAP-12-0000371 [ADA]

State v. Dagupion (s.d.o., vacated and remanded with instructions to dismiss without prejudice).  ICA Order of Correction, filed 12/31/2013 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Wahiawa Division (Excessive Speeding) 133 Haw. 446
October 24, 2013 30697 [ADA]

Title Guaranty Escrow Services, Inc. v. Szymanski (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit (Civil) 130 Haw. 435
October 24, 2013 CAAP-11-0000490 [ADA]

State v. Zittnan (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/06/2014.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/11/2014 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Drug Trafficking) 130 Haw. 435
October 24, 2013 CAAP-13-0002005 [ADA]

Palama Holdings, LLC v. Boston’s North End Pizza Baker, Inc. (Order (1) Granting the October 10, 2013 Motion to Dismiss Appeal, (2) Denied as Moot the September 30, 2013 Request for Extension of Time to File Civil Appeals Docketing Statement Based on Need for Clarification of Representation, and (3) No Further Action will be taken on the September 19, 2013 Order to Show Cause).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 24, 2013 CAAP-13-0002488 [ADA]

Blaisdell v. Department of Public Safety (Order Granting Defendant-Appellee’s September 19, 2013 Motion to Dismiss Appeal).  Petition for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/03/2013.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 24, 2013 CAAP-13-0002895 [ADA]

State v. Zoeller (Order Approving the October 12, 2013 Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 24, 2013 SCWC-12-0000621 [ADA]

Nepage-Fontes v. Nepage (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 06/18/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 450.  Application for Writ of CertiorCari, filed 09/13/2013. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 24, 2013 SCWC-29794 [ADA]

State v. Armitage (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., 04/30/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 425.  Consolidated with Nos. 29795 and 29796.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 07/17/2013 [ada].  Petitioners’ Armitage, Kahookele, and Noa’s Combined Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/16/2013. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 10/24/2013 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/28/2014 [ada], 132 Haw. 36.  Concurring and Dissenting by C.J. Recktenwald, in which J. Nakayama joins [ada].

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division
October 24, 2013 SCWC-29794 [ADA]

State v. Armitage (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., 04/30/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 425.  Consolidated with Nos. 29795 and 29796.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 07/17/2013 [ada].  Petitioners’ Armitage, Kahookele, and Noa’s Combined Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/16/2013.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/24/2013 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/28/2014 [ada], 132 Haw. 36.  Concurring and Dissenting by C.J. Recktenwald, in which J. Nakayama joins [ada].

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division
October 23, 2013 ICA CAAP-13-0000065 [ADA]

Wideman v. State (s.d.o., affirmed).  Consolidated with No. CAAP-13-0000111.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/05/2013.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/08/2013 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/10/2013.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/24/2014 [ada].  S.Ct. Order, filed 10/10/2014 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Revoked Parole) 130 Haw. 435
October 23, 2013 CAAP-13-0001327 [ADA]

Lee v. Lee ( Order of Correction).  ICA Order Approving the Stipulation Dismissing Notice of Appeal
filed 6/6/2013, and Amended Notice of Appeal filed 8/14/13, and Notice
of Cross-Appeal filed 8/26/13 in ICA CAAP-13-0001327
, filed 10/21/2013 [ada].  

Family Court, 1st Circuit
October 22, 2013 28958 [ADA]

C. Brewer and Company, Ltd. v. Industrial Indemnity Company (Order of Amendment).  ICA mem.op., filed 08/07/2013 [ada].  Defendant-Appellee Kehalani Holdings Company, Inc’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/14/2013.  ICA Order Denying Defendant-Appellee Kehalani Holdings Company, Inc.’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/23/2013 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/20/2013 (Marine Indemnity
Insurance Co. of America).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed
12/23/2013 (James River Insurance Co.).  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/03/2014 [ada] (James River Insurance Co.).  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/03/2014 [ada] (Marine Indemnity Insurance Co. of America).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 03/27/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 190.

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
October 22, 2013 SCAD-13-0002307 [ADA]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Salling (Order of Disbarment).

Original Proceeding
October 22, 2013 SCWC-11-0000666 [ADA]

State v. Baker (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 05/31/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 450.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/16/2013.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/274/2014 [ada], 132 Haw. 1.  Concurring Opinion, by J. Acoba [ada].

Family Court, 3rd Circuit (Kona Division)
October 22, 2013 SCWC-12-0000521 [ADA]

In re TM (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/28/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 453.  Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Nakamura [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/12/2013.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/06/2014 [ada] 131 Haw. 419.

Family Court, 3rd Circuit
October 21, 2013 CAAP-13-0001327 [ADA]

Lee v. Lee (Order Approving the Stipulation Dismissing Notice of Appeal filed 6/6/2013, and Amended Notice of Appeal filed 8/14/13, and Notice of Cross-Appeal filed 8/26/13 in ICA CAAP-13-0001327).  ICA Order of Correction, filed 10/23/2013 [ada].

Family Court, 1st Circuit
October 18, 2013 CAAP-12-0000420 [ADA]

Estate of Baba v. Kadooka (mem.op., vacated and remanded).  Consolidated with No. CAAP-12-0000604.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Civil)
October 18, 2013 CAAP-12-0000741 [ADA]

Adams v. CDM Media USA, Inc. (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/23/2013.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/06/2014 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 02/24/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 1.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Recktenwald, in which J. Nakayama joins [ada].  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 03/11/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Civil) 130 Haw. 435
October 18, 2013 CAAP-12-0000971 [ADA]

State v. Lewis (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/28/2014.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/13/2014 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Robbery) 130 Haw. 352
October 18, 2013 CAAP-13-0000127 [ADA]

Oahu Publications, Inc. v. Abercrombie (s.d.o., affirmed, vacated and remanded).  Dissenting Opinion by J. Ginoza [ada].  Plaintiff-Appellee’s Motion for Reconsideration or Clarification of Order Denying Fees and Costs, filed 01/15/2014.  ICA Order Granting in Part Plaintiff-Appellee’s Motion for Reconsideration or Clarification of Order Denying Fees and Costs, filed 01/24/2014 [ada].  Application for a Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/02/2014.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/13/2014 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 07/31/2014 [ada], 134 Haw. 16.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Costs) 130 Haw. 352
October 18, 2013 SCWC-12-0000535 [ADA]

Mikelson v. United Services Automobile Association (Order Denying Motion for Partial Reconsideration).  ICA mem. op., filed 05/06/2013 [ada].  Defendant-Appellant United Services Automobile
Association’s Motion for Partial Reconsideration of Memorandum Opinon,
filed 05/15/2013.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Partial Reconsideration of Memorandum Opinion, filed 05/22/2013 [ada]. 
Petitioner-Defendant-Appellant United Services Automobile Association’s
Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/20/2013.  Application for
Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/20/2013.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/03/2013 [ada].  S.Ct.
Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, Vacating in Part
Intermediate Court of Appeals’ Judgment on Appeal and Remanding to
Intermediate Court of Appeals
, filed 10/03/2013 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/03/2013 [ada].  S.Ct.
Amended Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, Vacating in
Part Intermediate Court of Appeals’ Judgment on Appeal and Order Denying Motion for Partial Reconsideration Remanding
to Intermediate Court of Appeals
, filed 10/03/2013 [ada]. 
Petitioner/Plaintiff-Appellee Mathew S. Mikelson’s Motion for Partial
Reconsideration of Amended Order Accepting Application for Writ of
Certiorari, Vacating in Part Intermediate Court of Appeals’ Judgment on
Appeal and Remanding to Intermediate Court of Appeals, filed
10/11/2013.  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 18, 2013 SCWC-30390 [ADA]

State v. Lindsey (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/31/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 427.  Concurring Opinion, by J. Reifurth [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/03/2013. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 17, 2013 SCWC-10-0000123 [ADA]

State v. Salas (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/04/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 448.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/03/2013.  S.Ct. mem.op., filed 02/12/2014 [ada], 133 Haw. 186.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Acoba [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
October 17, 2013 SCWC-12-0000168 [ADA]

Finance Factors, Limited v. Bihn (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/31/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 427.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/03/2013.  

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
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