Hawaii Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Indictment Sufficiency under HRS §485-21 in State of Hawaii v. Wells et al.

Date: May 26, 1995

Affirmation of Indictment Sufficiency under HRS §485-21 in State of Hawaii v. Wells et al. Introduction In the landmark case of State of Hawaii v. Wells et al. (78 Haw. 373), the Supreme Court of...

Jurisdictional Requirements for Timely Filing of Notice of Appeal under HRPP Rule 40: State v. Grattafiori

Date: May 20, 1995

Jurisdictional Requirements for Timely Filing of Notice of Appeal under HRPP Rule 40: State v. Grattafiori Introduction State: Hawaii Court: Supreme Court of Hawaii Date: May 19, 1995 Case: Anthony...

Reevaluation of Pretrial Identification and Accomplice Testimony Procedures: Insights from State v. Okumura

Date: May 5, 1995

Reevaluation of Pretrial Identification and Accomplice Testimony Procedures: Insights from State v. Okumura Introduction In the landmark case of State of Hawaii v. Leslie M. Okumura and Rogelio Mata...

Affirmation of Expert Testimony and Limitations of Manufacturer's Package Inserts in Medical Malpractice: Craft v. Peebles

Date: Apr 12, 1995

Affirmation of Expert Testimony and Limitations of Manufacturer's Package Inserts in Medical Malpractice: Craft v. Peebles Introduction In the landmark case of Teena A. Craft v. Lawrence A. Peebles,...

Final Certification and Appealability of Multi-Piece Judgments under HRCP Rule 54(b): Insights from Mauch v. Weinberg

Date: Mar 16, 1995

Final Certification and Appealability of Multi-Piece Judgments under HRCP Rule 54(b): Insights from Mauch v. Weinberg Introduction The Supreme Court of Hawaii's judgment in Harry Weinberg v. Patrick...

Comprehensive Legal Commentary: State of Hawaii v. James E. Gaylord

Date: Mar 15, 1995

Understanding Judicial Discretion in Sentencing: Insights from State of Hawaii v. James E. Gaylord Introduction The case of State of Hawaii, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. James E. Gaylord,...

Supreme Court of Hawaii Upholds Arbitration Autonomy: No Court Intervention in Scheduling and Consolidation

Date: Feb 25, 1995

Supreme Court of Hawaii Upholds Arbitration Autonomy: No Court Intervention in Scheduling and Consolidation Introduction The case of Bateman Construction, Inc. v. Haitsuka Brothers, Limited (77 Haw....

Affirmation of Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine in Civil Litigation: O'Connor v. Diocese of Honolulu

Date: Dec 9, 1994

Affirmation of Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine in Civil Litigation: O'Connor v. Diocese of Honolulu Introduction The case of John H. O'Connor, Plaintiff-Appellant versus The Diocese of Honolulu...

Clarifying Legal Causation and Apportionment of Damages: A Comprehensive Commentary on Montalvo v. John Lapez and the City and County of Honolulu

Date: Nov 30, 1994

Clarifying Legal Causation and Apportionment of Damages: A Comprehensive Commentary on Montalvo v. John Lapez and the City and County of Honolulu Introduction The case of Obidio T. Montalvo v. John...

Uninsured Motorist Coverage Extended to Pedestrians: Dawes v. First Insurance Company of Hawaii

Date: Nov 2, 1994

Uninsured Motorist Coverage Extended to Pedestrians: Dawes v. First Insurance Company of Hawaii Introduction The case of Jeanette Dawes, Individually and as Special Administrator of the Estate of...

Pele Defense Fund v. Puna Geothermal Venture: Expanding Judicial Oversight in Environmental Permitting

Date: Sep 24, 1994

Affirming Judicial Review in Environmental Permitting: Insights from Pele Defense Fund v. Puna Geothermal Venture Supreme Court of Hawaii, 1994 Case Citations: 77 Haw. 64; No. 16098 Introduction The...

Hoey v. State of Hawaii: Reinforcing Timely Trials, Voluntary Confessions, and Offense Merger Principles

Date: Sep 23, 1994

Hoey v. State of Hawaii: Reinforcing Timely Trials, Voluntary Confessions, and Offense Merger Principles Introduction In the landmark case of State of Hawaii v. Brett Matthew Hoey, decided by the...

Hawaii Supreme Court Establishes Strong Protections Against Marital Status Discrimination in Employment Policies

Date: Aug 31, 1994

Hawaii Supreme Court Establishes Strong Protections Against Marital Status Discrimination in Employment Policies Introduction The Supreme Court of Hawaii, in the landmark case of Harvey J. Ross v....

De Novo Review Standard for Rule 40 Petitions and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from State v. Dan

Date: Aug 30, 1994

De Novo Review Standard for Rule 40 Petitions and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from State v. Dan Introduction In the landmark case State v. Dan, 76 Haw. 423 (1994), the Supreme Court...

Sanctions Under HAR 26 in Richardson v. Sport Shinko: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Aug 30, 1994

Sanctions Under HAR 26 in Richardson v. Sport Shinko: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction Renee M. Richardson and Thaddeus Richardson v. Sport Shinko (WaiKiki Corporation) is a pivotal case decided...

Affirmation of Whistleblower Protections in Public Employment Practices: Crosby v. State of Hawaii

Date: Jul 19, 1994

Affirmation of Whistleblower Protections in Public Employment Practices: Crosby v. State of Hawaii Introduction In the landmark case of PETER A. CROSBY, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. STATE OF HAWAII...

Prosecutorial Immunity and Municipal Liability in Civil Rights Litigation: Reed v. City and County of Honolulu

Date: May 14, 1994

Prosecutorial Immunity and Municipal Liability in Civil Rights Litigation: Reed v. City and County of Honolulu Introduction Reed v. City and County of Honolulu, 76 Haw. 219 (1994), is a landmark...

Ensuring Impartiality in Jury Trials: Insights from State of Hawaii v. Furutani

Date: Apr 28, 1994

Ensuring Impartiality in Jury Trials: Insights from State of Hawaii v. Furutani Introduction State of Hawaii v. Henry H. Furutani, 76 Haw. 172 (1994), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Jenkins v. Cades Schutte Fleming Wright: Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction and the Separate Judgment Requirement under HRCP 58

Date: Mar 15, 1994

Jenkins v. Cades Schutte Fleming Wright: Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction and the Separate Judgment Requirement under HRCP 58 Introduction In the landmark case of Danny Harris Jenkins v. Cades...

Ordinance 91-95 Not Preempted by State Law: Hawaii Supreme Court Establishes Local Authority in Condominium Leasehold Conversions

Date: Mar 8, 1994

Ordinance 91-95 Not Preempted by State Law: Hawaii Supreme Court Establishes Local Authority in Condominium Leasehold Conversions Introduction In the landmark case of Richardson et al. v. City and...