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Date
Ct.
Case Number
Case Name
Appealed From
Reporter Citation




March 16, 2017
S.Ct
SCPW-16-0000589 [ADA]
Kaopua v. Murakami (Order Granting Petition for Writ of Mandamus).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 08/23/2016.

Original Proceeding




March 15, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000579 [ADA]
State v. Salas (Order Approving the March 9, 2017 “Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal”).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 15, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000633 [ADA]
State v. Salas (Order Approving the March 9, 2017 “Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal”).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 15, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000281 [ADA]
State v. Kihano (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Burglary)




March 15, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000333 [ADA]
State v. Martin (s.d.o., affirmed).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (OVUII)




March 15, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000407 [ADA]
State v. Biggers (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Burglary)




March 15, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-13-0003839 [ADA]
State v. Jenkins (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 096/030/2016 [ada], 139 Haw. 38.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/30/2017.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000702 [ADA]
Association of Apartment Owners of 2987 Kalakaua v. Mason (Order Approving the February 13,, 207 ” Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice”).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-13-0004947 [ADA]
Nakamoto v. Kawauchi (mem.op., affirmed).  ICA Order of Correction, filed 03/15/2017 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Misconduct)




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-15-0000016 [ADA]
State v. Kapu (Order Dismissing the Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30).

District Court, 2nd Circuit




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000076 [ADA]
Bank of America, N.A. v. Abiva (Order Approving the February 23, 2017 “Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal”).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000552 [ADA]
Nationstar Mortgage, LLC v. Domenden (Order (1) re Response to Order to Show Cause and (2) Approving the February 16, 2017 “Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal with Prejudice”).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000553 [ADA]
U.S. Bank National Association v. Salvacion (Order Approving the February 13, 2017 “Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal”).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000638 [ADA]
Eisenbrey v. Eisenbrey (Order Dismissing the Appeal).

Family Court, 1st Circuit




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000663 [ADA]
Skahan v. Stutts Construction Company, Inc. (Order Dismissing the Appeal and All Pending Motions are Dismissed).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000664 [ADA]
Skahan v. Stutts Construction Company, Ltd. (Order Dismissing the Appeal).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000695 [ADA]
Island & Bluffs at Maui Lani Owners’ Association v. Maui Lani Community Association (Order Approving the February 13, 2017 “Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice of Appeal”).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit




March 14, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000840 [ADA]
State v. Robison (Order Approving the February 22, 2017 “Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal”).

District Court, 1st Circuit




March 13, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-13-0002691 [ADA]
State v. Collins (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 10/25/2016 [ada], 139 Haw. 262.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/01/2017.  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 13, 2017
ICA
CAAP-14-0001053 [ADA]
State v. Ayau (Order of Amendment).  ICA Order Withdrawing Summary Disposition Order, filed 01/23/2017 [ada].   ICA s.d.o., filed 01/23/2017 [ada].

District Court, 3rd Circuit




March 13, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000342 [ADA]
State v. Mank (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 01/31/2017 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 13, 2017
ICA
CAAP-15-0000771 [ADA]
ZH v. CH (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 01/31/2017 [ada].  

Family Court, 1st Circuit




March 10, 2017
ICA
CAAP-17-0000044 [ADA]
SU v. DU (Order Approving the February 16, 2017 Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice of Appeal).

Family Court, 1st Circuit




March 10, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-14-0000794 [ADA]
State v. Mancia (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/06/2017 [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Fujise [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/02/2017.  

Family Court, 3rd Circuit




March 10, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000216 [ADA]
State v. Vasconcellos (s.d.o., affirmed).

District Court, 3rd Circuit, Kona Division (Inattention to Driving)




March 8, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000846 [ADA]
Rudacille v. O’Shea (Order Denying the March 3, 2017 Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA Order Denying the February 13, 2017 Motion and Order Dismissing the Appeal, filed 02/23/2017 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 03/03/2017.  

District Court, 3rd Circuit




March 8, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000118 [ADA]
Mara v. State (Order of Amendment).  ICA Opinion, filed 02/21/2017 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 7, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000882 [ADA]
Onewest Bank v. Wegesend (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem. op., filed 10/31/2016 [ada], 139 Haw. 263.  Petitioner-Appellants Warren Robert Wegesends’ and Thelldine Linmore Wegesends’ Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/27/2017.  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 7, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000677 [ADA]
Chin v. Wailuku Main Street Association (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 11/30/2016 [ada].  Appellant/Respondent’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 12/12/2016. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 12/16/2016 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/30/2017.  

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit




March 3, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000707 [ADA]
KP v. MP (Order Dismissing the Appeal).

Family Court, 3rd Circuit




March 3, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-12-0000287 [ADA]
State v. Guity (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem. op., filed 10/31/2016 [ada].   ICA Order of Correction, filed 11/21/2016 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/17/2017. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 3, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000657 [ADA]
State v. Ramirez (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  Dissenting Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].   ICA s.d.o., filed 09/30/2016 [ada].   Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/17/2017. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




March 2, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-12-0000703 [ADA]
Brutsch v. Brutsch.   Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Recktenwald, in which J. Nakayama joins [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/12/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 217.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/11/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/23/2015 [ada].  

Family Court, 1st Circuit




March 2, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000449 [ADA]
State v. Doo (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 11/23/2016 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/19/2017.  

District Court, 1st Circuit




March 2, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000053 [ADA]
Hyland v. Gonzales.   ICA mem.op., filed 02/10/2016 [ada].  Petitioner/Petitioner Appellant’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/29/20169.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/11/2016 [ada].  

County of Hawaii Board of Registration




March 1, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000439 [ADA]
State v. Bruce (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).   ICA mem.op., filed 10/20/2016 [ada], 139 Haw. 261.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Ginoza [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/17/2017.  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




February 28, 2017
ICA
CAAP-16-0000453 [ADA]
MacCarley v. Countrywide Financial Corporation, Inc. (Order Denying February 24, 2017 HRAP Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of February 14, 2017 Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).   ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 02/14/2017 [ada].   Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/24/2017.  

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit




February 28, 2017
ICA
CAAP-15-0000703 [ADA]
State v. Hossain (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Criminal)




February 28, 2017
ICA
CAAP-14-0001364 [ADA]
State v. Powell (mem.op., vacated and remanded).

District Court, 3rd Circuit, Kona Division (Excessive Speeding)




February 28, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000696 [ADA]
State v. Stapp (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 11/30/2016 [ada].  Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/23/2017. 

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division




February 28, 2017
ICA
CAAP-12-0000932 [ADA]
Palama v. Medeiros (mem.op., affirmed in part, vacated in part and remanded).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit (Quiet Title)




February 28, 2017
ICA
CAAP-14-0000766 [ADA]
State v. Manning (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Robbery)




February 28, 2017
ICA
CAAP-14-0000993 [ADA]
Groelsma v. City and County of Honolulu (mem.op., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Civil)




February 28, 2017
ICA
CAAP-14-0001355 [ADA]
In re Marn Family Litigation (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Expungement)




February 28, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-12-0001077 [ADA]
State v. Teale.   ICA s.d.o., filed 06/30/2016 [ada], 138 Haw. 142.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/24/2016.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/09/2016 [ada].  

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division




February 28, 2017
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000005 [ADA]
Bank of America, N.A. v. Reyes-Toledo.  ICA s.d.o., filed 03/16/2016 [ada], 138 Haw. 134.  Petitioner/Defendant-Appellant Grisel Reyes-Toledo’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/06/2016.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/22/2016 [ada].  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




February 27, 2017
ICA
CAAP-13-0001760 [ADA]
Hiwalani P S Holding, LLC v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (mem.op., affirmed, vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




February 27, 2017
S.Ct
SCAP-13-00005234 [ADA]
Hungate v. Rosen.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit




February 24, 2017
ICA
CAAP-15-0000028 [ADA]
Plumer v. Warkus (s.d.o., vacated in part, remanded and dismissed).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit (Attorney's Fees and Costs)




February 24, 2017
ICA
CAAP-15-0000935 [ADA]
State v. Anzalone (s.d.o., vacated, remanded and affirmed).

Family Court, 2nd Circuit (Custodial Interference)





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