Hawaii Supreme Court

State v. Texeira - Certiorari Application Rejected

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has rejected the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Petitioner Kenneth Edward Texeira in State v. Texeira. The application was filed on January 20, 2026, and the order rejecting it was issued on March 3, 2026.

Rosa v. Kaua'i Police Department - Rehearing Motion Dismissed

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i has dismissed a motion for reconsideration filed by Austin Rosa concerning a previous order. The court cited Hawai'i Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 40.1(h), which states that rejections of applications for certiorari are final and not subject to reconsideration.

Weeks v. Warner - Order Denying Reconsideration

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii denied a motion for reconsideration filed by Defendant-Appellant Eugene Warner in the case of Weeks v. Warner. The court found the request to be untimely under Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 40(a).

Jin Quan Yang v. Pacific Hawaii Food Service LLC - Appeal of Circuit Court Orders

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaii has issued a summary disposition order in the case of Pacific Hawaii Food Service LLC v. Jin Quan Yang. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to review two of the three appealed orders but upheld the appealability of an order granting attorney fees and sanctions against the appellant, Jin Quan Yang, and his counsel.

Valley Isle Motors v. La Costa - Appeal of Judgment

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii vacated the judgment in Valley Isle Motors, Ltd. v. P. Denise La Costa and remanded the case for entry of an amended judgment. The court reviewed the appellant's points of error regarding damages, warranty coverage, and attorney fees.

Frost v. Association of Apartment Owners - Civil Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed two lower court judgments in favor of the Association of Apartment Owners (AOAO) in the case of Frost v. Association. The appeal concerned summary judgments granted to the AOAO regarding waterproofing assessments and alleged breaches of contract and fiduciary duty.

Deangelo v. State of Hawaii - Murder and Arson Conviction Vacated

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaii vacated and remanded the conviction of Scott David Deangelo for murder and arson. The court found that prosecutorial misconduct occurred during the trial, potentially impacting the fairness of the proceedings. The case involves criminal convictions and appellate review.

State v. Kauhola - Appeal Dismissal Order

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawai'i has approved a stipulation to dismiss the appeal in State of Hawai'i v. Ainsley Anthony Apuakehau Kauhola. The dismissal is with prejudice, and no attorneys' fees or costs are outstanding.

Supreme Court Denies Petition in Na Aikane O Maui Case

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi denied a petition for a writ of mandamus or alternate relief in the case of Na Aikane O Maui et al. v. Intermediate Court of Appeals et al. The court found that petitioners have alternative remedies through normal appellate procedures.