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Date |
Ct. |
Case Number |
Case Name |
Appealed From |
Reporter Citation |
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May 16, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000013 [ADA] | State v. Washington (s.d.o., affirmed). |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Criminal) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 16, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000380 [ADA] | State v. Slavick (s.d.o., affirmed). |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Criminal) | 129 Haw. 452 | |
May 16, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000433 [ADA] | The Bank of New York Mellon v. Velez (s.d.o., affirmed). ICA Order of Correction filed 07/03/2013 [ada]. |
District Court, 3rd Circuit, South Kohala Division (Civil) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 16, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000511 [ADA] | Federal National Mortgage Association v. Corpuz (s.d.o., affirmed). |
District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (Civil) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 16, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000720 [ADA] | Griffin v. Davenport (s.d.o., affirmed). ICA Order of Correction, filed 06/10/2013 [ada]. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Domestic Abuse) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 16, 2013 | CAAP-13-0000003 [ADA] | Debenham Family Ltd. Partnership v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the City and County of Honolulu (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction). |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Civil) | ||
May 16, 2013 | CAAP-13-0000102 [ADA] | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation v. Watts (Order). |
District Court, 3rd Circuit | ||
May 16, 2013 | CAAP-13-0000385 [ADA] | Mizukami v. Don Quijote (USA) Co., Ltd (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction). Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/13/2013. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/24/2013. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/28/2013 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration of 5/28/2013. ICA Order Denying May 28, 2013 HRAP Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of May 16, 2013 Dismissal Order, filed 05/31/2013 [ada]. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/25/2013 [ada]. S.Ct. Amended Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/26/2013 [ada]. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Civil) | ||
May 15, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000395 [ADA] | State v. Bailey (s.d.o., affirmed). Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/25/2013. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/05/2013 [ada]. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Robbery) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 15, 2013 | SCWC-11-0000585 [ADA] | State v. Ungounga (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 11/15/2012 [ada], 128 Haw. 475. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/02/2013. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit | ||
May 14, 2013 | 28826 [ADA] | Kutkowski v. Princeville Prince Golf Course, LLC. Opinion by C.J. Recktenwald Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part [ada]. ICA Opinion, filed 03/20/2012 [ada], 128 Haw. 344. Concurring Opinion by J. Ginoza [ada]. Petitioner-Plaintiff-Appellant/Cross-Appellee Robert Kutkowaski’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/25/2012. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/01/2012 [ada]. |
Circuit Court, 5th Circuit | 129 Haw. 350 | |
May 14, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000159 [ADA] | State v. Aluli (s.d.o., affirmed in part, vacated, and remanded). |
District Court, 1st Circuit, Ewa Division (DUI) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 14, 2013 | SCWC-30559 [ADA] | State v. Pitts (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari and Ordering Supplemental Briefing). ICA s.d.o., filed 01/08/2013 [ada], 128 Haw. 499. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/17/2013. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/22/2014 [ada] 131 Haw. 537. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit | ||
May 13, 2013 | Feb. 2013 Bar [ADA] | February 2013 Bar Examination Notice of Passing. |
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May 10, 2013 | 30277 [ADA] | Kim-Alaniz v. Executive Center AOAO (s.d.o., affirmed). |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Civil) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 10, 2013 | 30554 [ADA] | Huelo Hui v. Kili (s.d.o., affirmed). |
Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit (Quiet Title) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 10, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000451 [ADA] | State v. Peset (s.d.o., affirmed). |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Theft) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 10, 2013 | SCWC-11-0000595 [ADA] | De La Garza v. State. ICA s.d.o., filed 07/20/2012 [ada], 128 Haw. 129. Petitioner’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/08/2012. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/10/2012 [ada]. Petitioners Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/10/2012. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/19/2012 [ada]. |
Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit | 129 Haw. 429 | |
May 10, 2013 | SCWC-11-0000785 [ADA] | State v. Attaguile (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 02/13/2013 [ada], 129 Haw. 105. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/12/2013. |
District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division | ||
May 9, 2013 | 30527 [ADA] | Simmons v. Samulewicz. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Civil) | 129 Haw. 507 | |
May 9, 2013 | CAAP-10-0000214 [ADA] | State v. Hsu (s.d.o., affirmed). Petitioner Robert Hsu’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/05/2013. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/20/2013 [ada]. |
District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (DUI) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 9, 2013 | CAAP-11-0000755 [ADA] | Kono v. Abercrombie (Order Denying Defendant-Appellants/Cross-Appellees’ Motion for Reconsideration). ICA mem.op., filed 04/24/2013 [ada]. Consolidated with No. CAAP-12-0000004. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/03/2013. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit | ||
May 9, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000173 [ADA] | Federal National Mortgage Association v. Durate (s.d.o., affirmed). |
District Court, 2nd Circuit (Ejectment) | 129 Haw. 452 | |
May 9, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000524 [ADA] | First Hawaiian Bank v. Kamakea (s.d.o., affirmed). |
Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit, Hilo Division (Foreclosure) | 129 Haw. 452 | |
May 9, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000779 [ADA] | State v. Crosby (s.d.o., affirmed). |
District Court, 3rd Circuit, Kona Division (DUI) | 129 Haw. 452 | |
May 9, 2013 | CAAP-12-0001106 [ADA] | Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop v. BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP (Order Approving Defendant-Appellant’s April 30, 2013 Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal). |
Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit | ||
May 9, 2013 | SCWC-11-0000758 [ADA] | State v. Basham (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o. filed 12/31/2012 [ada], 128 Haw. 499. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/28/2013. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 02-06/2014 [ada], 132 Haw. 97. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, in which C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada]. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 02/11/20014 [ada]. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit | ||
May 9, 2013 | SCWC-11-0000775 [ADA] | Van Ness v. State, Department of Education (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA mem.op., filed 12/10/2012 [ada], 128 Haw. 497. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/01/2013. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/24/2014 [ada] 131 Haw. 545. S.Ct. Order of Correction, file 02/04/2014 [ada]. |
Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board | ||
May 8, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000005 [ADA] | State v. Gustafson (s.d.o., affirmed). |
District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division (Criminal Trespass) | 129 Haw. 426 | |
May 8, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000550 [ADA] | Nishi v. Department of Education, State of Hawaii (mem.op., vacated and remanded). Consolidated with No. CAAP-12-0000634. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Employment Termination) | 129 Haw. 450 | |
May 8, 2013 | CAAP-12-0001062 | Ibbetson v. Kaiawe (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction). |
Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit | ||
May 8, 2013 | CAAP-12-0001062 [ADA] | Ibbetson v. Kaiawe (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction). |
Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit | ||
May 8, 2013 | SCPW-13-0000017 [ADA] | Gowan v. Kubo (Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Application for Writ of Mandamus). |
Original Proceeding | ||
May 8, 2013 | SCPW-13-0000286 [ADA] | State v. Slavick (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus). Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/30/2013. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/07/2013 [ada]. |
Original Proceeding | ||
May 8, 2013 | SCPW-13-0000408 [ADA] | State v. Slavick (Order Denying Motion for Writ of Habeas Corpus). Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/30/2013. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/07/2013 [ada]. |
Original Proceeding | ||
May 8, 2013 | SCWC-11-0000998 [ADA] | Association of Apartment Owners of the Waikoloa Beach Villas v. Sunstone |
Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit | ||
May 8, 2013 | SCWC-29688 [ADA] | State v. Pomroy (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA mem.op., filed 12/26/2012 [ada], 128 Haw. 498. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/27/2013. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/31/2014 [ada], 132 Haw. 85. Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Recktenwald, in which J. Nakayama joins [ada]. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 01/29/2015 [ada]. |
District Court, 3rd Circuit, North and South Hilo Division | ||
May 7, 2013 | 30241 [ADA] | Johnson v. State (amended mem. op., vacated in part, remanded and affirmed in part). ICA mem.op., filed 04/18/2013. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Damages and Attorney's Fees) | 129 Haw. 450 | |
May 7, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000024 [ADA] | Federal National Mortgage Association v. Medeiros (mem. op., affirmed). |
District Court, 3rd Circuit | 129 Haw. 450 | |
May 7, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000106 [ADA] | State v. Nakano (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). ICA s.d.o, filed 04/17/2013. Defendant-Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration, file |
District Court, 1st Circuit | ||
May 7, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000802 [ADA] | Hawaiian Paradise Park Owners Association v. Mango Acres Trust (Order Dismissing Appeal). |
District Court, 3rd Circuit | ||
May 7, 2013 | CAAP-12-0001037 [ADA] | Diaz v. Whang (Order Denying Plaintiff Appellant’s May 03, 2013 Motion for Reconsideration of Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction). ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 04/26/2013 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/03/0213. |
District Court, 1st Circuit | ||
May 7, 2013 | SCWC-11-0000647 [ADA] | State v. Albert (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 01/11/2013 [ada]. 128 Haw 500. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/08/2013. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Assault) | ||
May 6, 2013 | CAAP-12-0000535 [ADA] | Mikelson v. United Services Automobile Association (mem. op., vacated and remanded). 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 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. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Partial Reconsideration, filed 10/18/2013 [ada]. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Civil) | 129 Haw. 450 | |
May 6, 2013 | CAAP-12-0001035 [ADA] | Grisham v. Spadaro (Order Granting April 22, 2013 Motion to Dismiss Appeal). |
District Court, 1st Circuit | ||
May 6, 2013 | CAAP-13-0000189 [ADA] | Ventura v. Wantman (Order Dismissing Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rules 11(b)(2), (c)(2)). |
District Court, 1st Circuit | ||
May 3, 2013 | 30694 [ADA] | AOAO Queen Emma Gardens v. Ma (Order Denying Appellees-Petitioners/Apellants’ Motion for Partial Reconsideration). ICA mem.op., filed 04/05/2013 [ada]. ICA Order of Correction, filed 04/09/2013 [ada]. Petitioners/Appellants Tommy Wai Hung Ma and Sindy Yee Ma’s Motion for Partial Reconsideration, filed 04/27/2013. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/04/2013. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/12/2013 [ada]. Petitioners Tommy Wai Hung Ma and Sindy Yee Ma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/02/2013. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/05/2013 [ada]. |
Circuit Court, 1st Circuit | ||
May 3, 2013 | CAAP-12-0001005 [ADA] | Espiritu v. State (Order Dismissing Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30). |
Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit | ||
May 3, 2013 | CAAP-12-0001023 [ADA] | McGrath Properties I, LLC v. Association of Apartment Owners of Lihue Townhouse (Order (1) Granting Defendants-Appellees’ April 05, 2013 Motion to Dismiss Appeal by Plaintiff-Appellant McGrath Properties I, LLC, and (2) Granting Defendants-Appellees’ April 16, 2013 Motion to Dismiss Appeal by Plaintiff-Appellant Suzanne Kitamura, as Custodian for DAF). ICA Order Granting the May 7, 2013 Motion to Dismiss Appeal, filed 05/21/2013 [ada]. |
Circuit Court, 5th Circuit | ||
May 3, 2013 | CAAP-12-0001054 [ADA] | Hausman v. McMillan (Order Granting March 18, 2013 Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction). |
Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit |