Hawaii Case Commentaries

Clarifying Duty of Care and Proximate Cause in Hotel Negligence: Knodle v. Waikiki Gateway Hotel

Date: Sep 11, 1987

Clarifying Duty of Care and Proximate Cause in Hotel Negligence: Knodle v. Waikiki Gateway Hotel Introduction The case of John Knodle vs. Waikiki Gateway Hotel, Inc. is a landmark decision by the...

State of Hawaii v. Estrada: Reinforcing Defendants’ Rights to Fair Trial Through Comprehensive Discovery and Judicial Conduct Standards

Date: Jun 9, 1987

State of Hawaii v. Estrada: Reinforcing Defendants’ Rights to Fair Trial Through Comprehensive Discovery and Judicial Conduct Standards Introduction In the landmark case of State of Hawaii v. James...

Enforcement of Appellate Deadlines: Insights from Bacon v. Karlin

Date: Nov 19, 1986

Enforcement of Appellate Deadlines: Insights from Bacon v. Karlin Introduction The case of Kay Bacon, doing business as Kaanapali Royal Rentals, versus Joel M. Karlin, M.D. and the Association of...

Equitable Division of Separate Property Appreciation in Cassiday v. Cassiday

Date: Mar 19, 1986

Equitable Division of Separate Property Appreciation in Cassiday v. Cassiday Introduction Cassiday v. Cassiday is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Hawaii, delivered on March 18, 1986. The...

Establishing Standards for Malice in Malicious Prosecution: Myers v. Cohen and Ryan

Date: Oct 4, 1984

Establishing Standards for Malice in Malicious Prosecution: Myers v. Cohen and Ryan Introduction The case of Michael S. Myers v. Ronald B. Cohen and Patrick J. Ryan (67 Haw. 389) adjudicated by the...

Refining Miranda Protections in Traffic Stops and Upholding Field Sobriety Evidence: Insights from State of Hawaii v. Wyatt

Date: Aug 17, 1984

Refining Miranda Protections in Traffic Stops and Upholding Field Sobriety Evidence: Insights from State of Hawaii v. Wyatt Introduction State of Hawaii v. Jacqueline L. Wyatt (67 Haw. 293),...

Wilful Disregard and Unemployment Benefits: Insights from Camara v. Agsalud

Date: Jun 20, 1984

Wilful Disregard and Unemployment Benefits: Insights from Camara v. Agsalud Introduction The case of Steven M. Camara versus Joshua C. Agsalud, Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial...

Clarifying Insurer’s Duty to Defend Additional Insureds: First Insurance v. State of Hawaii

Date: Jun 8, 1983

Clarifying Insurer’s Duty to Defend Additional Insureds: First Insurance Company of Hawaii v. State of Hawaii Introduction The case of First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Inc. v. State of Hawaii...

Recognition of the Public Policy Exception to At-Will Employment in Parnar v. Americana Hotels

Date: Oct 29, 1982

Recognition of the Public Policy Exception to At-Will Employment in Parnar v. Americana Hotels Introduction Parnar v. Americana Hotels, Inc. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Hawaii...

Establishing Judicial Immunity for Probation Officers and Limiting Firearm Seller Liability – Hulsman v. Hemmeter Development Corp.

Date: Jul 1, 1982

Establishing Judicial Immunity for Probation Officers and Limiting Firearm Seller Liability – Hulsman v. Hemmeter Development Corp. Introduction The case of Ruth O. Hulsman v. Hemmeter Development...

Double Jeopardy Implications in State v. Moriwake: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Mistrial Situations

Date: Jul 1, 1982

Double Jeopardy Implications in State of Hawaii v. Moriwake: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Mistrial Situations Introduction State of Hawaii v. Gilbert Masaru Moriwake is a landmark case...

Towse v. State of Hawaii: Establishing the 'Reasonable Man' Standard in Qualified Defamation Privilege for Government Officials

Date: Jun 19, 1982

Towse v. State of Hawaii: Establishing the 'Reasonable Man' Standard in Qualified Defamation Privilege for Government Officials Introduction The case of Edward A. Towse, et al.,...

Application of Rule 48(b) in Speedy Trial: State of Hawaii v. Estencion

Date: Apr 1, 1981

Application of Rule 48(b) in Speedy Trial: State of Hawaii v. Estencion Introduction In State of Hawaii v. Aaron Ross Estencion (63 Haw. 264), the Supreme Court of Hawaii addressed critical issues...

Mootness Doctrine Clarified in Wong v. University of Hawaii

Date: Aug 22, 1980

Mootness Doctrine Clarified in Wong v. University of Hawaii Introduction Creighton Wong v. Board of Regents, University of Hawaii is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Hawaii rendered on...

Effective Assistance of Counsel: Analyzing State v. James F. Antone

Date: Jul 18, 1980

Effective Assistance of Counsel: Analyzing State v. James F. Antone Introduction The State of Hawaii v. James F. Antone, 62 Haw. 346 (1980), is a pivotal case in Hawaii's legal history concerning the...

Fraud in Rental Agreements: The Landmark Case of Lawrence S.C. Kang v. W. Dewey Harrington

Date: Nov 14, 1978

Fraud in Rental Agreements: The Landmark Case of Lawrence S.C. Kang v. W. Dewey Harrington Introduction The case Lawrence S.C. Kang v. W. Dewey Harrington, decided by the Supreme Court of Hawaii on...

Rational Basis Upholds HRS § 12-6(4): Indigent Candidates’ Petition Requirements for Ballot Access

Date: Aug 17, 1978

Rational Basis Upholds HRS § 12-6(4): Indigent Candidates’ Petition Requirements for Ballot Access Introduction The case of Floyd Edward Nachtwey v. The Honorable Nelson K. Doi addresses the...

[Comprehensive Commentary] Food Pantry Ltd. v. Waikiki Business Plaza, Inc. - Establishing Boundaries on Lessor’s Consent in Lease Assignments

Date: Feb 11, 1978

Food Pantry Ltd. v. Waikiki Business Plaza, Inc.: Defining Lessor’s Rights in Lease Assignments Introduction In Food Pantry Ltd. v. Waikiki Business Plaza, Inc., the Supreme Court of Hawaii addressed...

Enforceability of Limitation of Liability Clauses: Insights from Earl M. Jorgensen Co. v. Mark Construction, Inc.

Date: Oct 1, 1975

Enforceability of Limitation of Liability Clauses: Insights from Earl M. Jorgensen Co. v. Mark Construction, Inc. Introduction The case of Earl M. Jorgensen Co. v. Mark Construction, Inc., decided by...

Probable Cause Conclusively Established by Conviction in Malicious Prosecution and False Imprisonment: House v. Ane

Date: Jul 10, 1975

Probable Cause Conclusively Established by Conviction in Malicious Prosecution and False Imprisonment: House v. Ane Introduction House v. Ane, 56 Haw. 383 (1975) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

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