Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals

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.

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.

Kenny v. Roberts - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in Kenny v. Roberts (Docket No. CAAP-25-0000729). The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to pay required filing fees after being ordered to do so.

Moreau-Brown v. Kenny - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Defendant-Appellant Stephen Richard Kenny. The dismissal was due to Kenny's failure to pay the required appellate filing fees after his motion to proceed in forma pauperis was denied.

Kenny v. Lange - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal in Kenny v. Lange due to the appellant's failure to pay required filing fees. The court issued an order on March 4, 2026, upholding the dismissal based on non-compliance with a prior order.

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

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in A.B. v. J.M. (Docket No. CAAP-25-0000623) 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.

K.M. v. Child Support Enforcement Agency - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of an appeal filed by K.M. against the Child Support Enforcement Agency. The dismissal was based on K.M.'s failure to comply with Rule 72 of the Hawaii Family Court Rules, specifically regarding the designation and service of the record on appeal.

Pacific Hawaii Food Service LLC v. Yang - Court Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued a summary disposition order in Pacific Hawaii Food Service LLC v. Yang. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to review two of the three orders appealed by the defendant, but found jurisdiction to review the order granting attorney fees and sanctions.

Weeks v. Warner - Motion for Reconsideration Denied

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals denied a motion for reconsideration filed by Defendant-Appellant Eugene Warner in the case Weeks v. Warner. The court found the request to be untimely under the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Walley Isle Motors v. La Costa - Appeal of Service Dispute

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated a lower court's judgment in a dispute between Walley Isle Motors and P. Denise La Costa. The court remanded the case for entry of an amended judgment, indicating a modification of the original ruling.