HI-COURTS

McAneeley v. Fukushima - Injunction Against Harassment Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaiʻi issued a summary disposition order in the case of McAneeley v. Fukushima. The appeal concerned an injunction against harassment, with the appellant raising issues of due process and freedom of speech. The court affirmed the lower court's decision.

Newtown Estates Community Association v. Walk the Good Life, LLC - Affirmation of Judgment

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii affirmed a judgment against Walk the Good Life, LLC in favor of Newtown Estates Community Association. The case involved alleged violations of the Association's Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety - Order of Correction

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawai'i has issued an order of correction for its opinion in Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety. The correction involves minor edits to specific words and punctuation within the published opinion.

TBC Koloa Town, LLC v. Pizzetta, Inc. - Contempt Order Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals is reviewing a contempt order against Catherine M. Shyne. The court noted significant non-compliance with appellate rules in Shyne's opening brief, potentially impacting the appeal's progression. The case involves a contempt order related to a civil case.

A.B. v. J.M. - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued an amended order dismissing the appeal of J.M. in the case A.B. v. J.M. The dismissal is due to a lack of jurisdiction, as the Family Court had not entered a final order for dissolution of marriage, and the appealed order was not independently appealable. The court will take no further action on related orders.

W.C. v. T.C. - Hawaii Family Court Custody Modification Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a family court's decision denying a mother's motion to modify a custody order for unsupervised visitation. The court found the mother failed to prove a change in circumstances warranting modification.

In re Tanaka Trust - Trust Dispute Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals filed an opinion on March 5, 2026, regarding an appeal in the matter of the Raymond K. Tanaka Trust. The case involves a dispute over residential property ownership and Lance K. Tanaka's beneficial interests in the trust.

Supreme Court Rejects Application for Writ of Certiorari

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has rejected an application for a writ of certiorari filed by William F. McKenzie and others. This decision means the lower court's ruling will stand, and the case will not be heard by the Supreme Court.

Amended order dismisses appeal for lack of jurisdiction

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii issued an amended order dismissing an appeal filed by J.M. The dismissal is due to a lack of jurisdiction, as the Family Court had not yet entered a dissolution of marriage order, rendering the appealed order not independently appealable. The court will take no further action on related orders and motions.

TBC Koloa Town, LLC v. Pizzetta, Inc. - Contempt Order Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaii issued a summary disposition order on an appeal concerning a contempt order. The appeal was filed by Defendant-Appellant Catherine M. Shyne against Plaintiff-Appellee TBC Koloa Town LLC. The court reviewed Shyne's points of error regarding the contempt order and a prior order for judgment debtor examination.