US Courts

Freedom Spas LLC v. Collins - Order Dismissing Petition

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has issued an order dismissing the petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Freedom Spas LLC and Eric Savage against the Honorable Lance D. Collins and Honua Kai Condominium Association, Inc. The dismissal is with prejudice, following a stipulation by the parties to dismiss the underlying case with prejudice.

Stephen Richard Kenny v. Celia E. Roberts - Order Dismissing Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii has dismissed the appeal filed by Stephen Richard Kenny. The dismissal is due to Kenny's failure to pay the required appellate filing fees by the court-ordered deadline.

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

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii dismissed an appeal filed by Defendant-Appellant J.M. due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court found that the Family Court had not entered a final order for dissolution of marriage, and the appealed order was not independently appealable.

State of Hawaii v. Renard C. Davis - Rejection of Certiorari Application

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii has rejected Renard C. Davis's application for a writ of certiorari in case SCWC-23-0000597. This rejection means the lower court's decision will stand, and no further appeal to this court is permitted on this matter.

Bellamy v. City and County of Honolulu - Certiorari Accepted

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii has accepted the application for a writ of certiorari in the case of Bellamy v. City and County of Honolulu. The court will not hear oral arguments in this matter.

Court affirms dismissal of appeal for non-compliance

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii affirmed the dismissal of an appeal filed by K.M. The dismissal was due to K.M.'s non-compliance with Rule 72 of the Hawaii Family Court Rules, which governs appeals to the family court. The court found that K.M. failed to properly serve the notice of appeal and designate the record.

State v. Gutierrez - New Mexico Court of Appeals Opinion

The New Mexico Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal with prejudice of a criminal case against Isaiah Angel Anthony Gutierrez. The appellate court ruled that once a prosecutor files a 'nolle prosequi,' the district court loses jurisdiction, unless the filing is a clear sham.

Heather Gudex v. Franklin Collection Service, Inc. - Supreme Court Opinion

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has released its opinion in Heather Gudex v. Franklin Collection Service, Inc. The case, identified by docket number 2022AP001728, addresses issues related to debt collection practices. The published opinion is the final version and will appear in the official reports.

Commonwealth v. Eric Lasalle - Criminal Case Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a District Court judge's order dismissing a criminal complaint against Eric Lasalle for receiving a stolen motor vehicle. The Commonwealth appealed, arguing the judge abused her discretion by dismissing the case due to the nonappearance of summoned police officers.

N.L. v. J.P. & Another - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in N.L. v. J.P. & Another, affirming the denial of a motion to file a late notice of appeal. The case involved a summary process action and a default judgment for unpaid rent.