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purpose of correcting error in Hawaii

33 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1942–2026 6 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Hawaii courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Bush v. Hawaiian Homes Commissiongreen
haw · 1994 · cited in 10 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1994–2026
2 sentences

2026See Bush v. Hawaiian Homes Comm'n, 76 Hawaiʻi 128, 133, 870 P.2d 1272, 1277 (1994) ("[T]hough a lower court is found to have lacked jurisdiction, we have jurisdiction here on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction." (citation omitted)).

2026See Bush v. Hawaiian Homes Comm'n, 76 Hawaiʻi 128, 133, 870 P.2d 1272, 1277 (1994) ("[T]hough a lower court is found to have lacked jurisdiction, we have jurisdiction here on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction." (citation omitted)).

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Amantiad v. Odumgreen
haw · 1999 · cited in 8 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2004–2010
2 sentences

2010Accordingly, “[w]hen reviewing a ease where the circuit court lacked subject matter jurisdiction, the appellate court retains jurisdiction, not on the merits, but for the purpose of correcting the error in jurisdiction.” Amantiad v. Odum, 90 Hawai'i 152, 159 , 977 P.2d 160, 167 (1999).

2010Accordingly, “[w]hen reviewing a ease where the circuit court lacked subject matter jurisdiction, the appellate court retains jurisdiction, not on the merits, but for the purpose of correcting the error in jurisdiction.” Amantiad v. Odum, 90 Hawai'i 152, 159 , 977 P.2d 160, 167 (1999).

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In Re Matter of Ricegreen
haw · 1986 · cited in 6 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1992–2014
2 sentences

2014It is axiomatic that if "a lower court is found to have lacked jurisdiction, we have jurisdiction [] on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction." In re Rice, 68 Haw. 334, 335 , 713 P.2d 426, 427 (1986) (emphasis added).

2014It is axiomatic that if "a lower court is found to have lacked jurisdiction, we have jurisdiction [] on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction." In re Rice, 68 Haw. 334, 335 , 713 P.2d 426, 427 (1986) (emphasis added).

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Chun v. Employees' Retirement Systemgreen
haw · 1992 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1994–2023
2 sentences

1994Therefore, “ ‘[s]uch a question is valid at any stage of the case, and though a lower court is found to have lacked jurisdiction, we have jurisdiction here on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction.’ ” Chun v. Employees’ Retirement Sys., 73 Haw. 9, 14 , 828 P.2d 260, 263 , reconsideration denied, 73 Haw. 625 , 829 P.2d 859 (1992) (quoting In re Application of Rice, 68 Haw. 334 , 713 P.2d 426 (1986)).

1994Therefore, “ ‘[s]uch a question is valid at any stage of the case, and though a lower court is found to have lacked jurisdiction, we have jurisdiction here on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction.’ ” Chun v. Employees’ Retirement Sys., 73 Haw. 9, 14 , 828 P.2d 260, 263 , reconsideration denied, 73 Haw. 625 , 829 P.2d 859 (1992) (quoting In re Application of Rice, 68 Haw. 334 , 713 P.2d 426 (1986)).

14
Wong v. Wonggreen
haw · 1995 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1997–1999
2 sentences

1999See id.

1997Id. (quotation marks and citations omitted).

12
Lingle v. Hawai'i Government Employees Ass'n, AFSCME, Local 152green
haw · 2005 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Lingle, 107 Hawai‘i at 182-83, 111 P.3d at 591-92 (“When reviewing a case where the circuit court lacked subject matter jurisdiction, the appellate court retains jurisdiction . . . for the purpose of correcting the error in jurisdiction.”). 16 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER *** B.

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Curtis v. Board of Appealsgreen
haw · 1999 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Moreover, "though a lower court is found to have lacked jurisdiction, we have jurisdiction here on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction." Curtis v. Bd. of Appeals, Cnty. of Hawai‘i, 90 Hawai‘i 384, 393, 978 P.2d 822, 831 (1999) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

11
Koga Engineering & Construction, Inc. v. Stategreen
haw · 2010 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023"When reviewing a case where the circuit court lacked subject matter jurisdiction, the appellate court retains jurisdiction, not on the merits, but for the purpose of correcting the error in jurisdiction." Kaaukai v. Cnty. of Maui, 126 Hawai‘i 124, 267 P.3d 708 , No. 29387, 2012 WL 149871 at *5 (App. Jan. 18, 2012) (SDO) (brackets omitted) (quoting Koga Eng'g & Constr., Inc. v. State, 122 Hawai‘i 60, 84, 222 P.3d 979, 1003 (2010)).

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Kepo'o v. Watsongreen
haw · 1998 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006“Generally, the requirements of standing to appeal are: (1) the person must first have been a party to the action; (2) the person seeking modification of the order or judgment must have had standing to oppose it in the trial court; and (3) such person must be ... ‘one who is affected or prejudiced by the appealable order.’ ” Kepo‘o v. Watson, 87 Hawai'i 91, 95 , 952 P.2d 379, 383 (1998) (quoting Waikiki Malia Hotel, Inc. v. Kinkai Props., Ltd.

2006"Generally, the requirements of standing to appeal are: (1) the person must first have been a party to the action; (2) the person seeking modification of the order or judgment must have had standing to oppose it in the trial court; and (3) such person must be ... `one who is affected or prejudiced by the appealable order.'" Kepo`o v. Watson, 87 Hawai`i 91, 95, 952 P.2d 379, 383 (1998) (quoting Waikiki Malia Hotel, Inc. v. Kinkai Props., Ltd.

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United Public Workers, Local 646 v. Browngreen
hawapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Workers, Local 616 v. Brown, 80 Hawai'i 376, 379 , 910 P.2d 147, 150 (App.1996) (“[B]ecause standing is a jurisdictional issue that needs to be addressed at any stage of the case, ... we have jurisdiction here on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction.” (Internal quotation marks and citations omitted.)).

2006Workers, Local 646 v. Brown, 80 Hawai`i 376, 379, 910 P.2d 147, 150 (App. 1996) ("[B]ecause standing is a jurisdictional issue that needs to be addressed at any stage of the case, ... we have jurisdiction here on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction." (Internal quotation marks and citations omitted.)).

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County of Hawai'i, Department of Finance v. Civil Service Commissiongreen
hawapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Comm’n, 77 Hawai'i 396, 398 , 885 P.2d 1137, 1139 (App.1994) (quoting Chun v. Employees’ Retirement Sys., 73 Haw. 9, 14 , 828 P.2d 260, 263 , reconsideration denied, 73 Haw. 625 , 829 P.2d 859 (1992)).

1996Comm’n, 77 Hawai'i 396, 398 , 885 P.2d 1137, 1139 (App.1994) (quoting Chun v. Employees’ Retirement Sys., 73 Haw. 9, 14 , 828 P.2d 260, 263 , reconsideration denied, 73 Haw. 625 , 829 P.2d 859 (1992)).

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Meyer v. Territory of Hawaiigreen
haw · 1942 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986“Such a question is in order at any stage of the case, and though a lower court is found to have lacked jurisdiction, we have jurisdiction here on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction.” Meyer v. Territory, 36 Haw. at 78 (citation omitted).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Hawaii. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Tamashiro v. Department of Human Services green
haw · 2006
2 sentences

2009“When reviewing ... whether the lower court has jurisdiction, [our appellate courts] retain jurisdiction, not on the merits, but only for the purpose of correcting the error in jurisdiction.” Id. (citation, internal quotation marks, and original brackets omitted).

2009"When reviewing... whether the lower court has jurisdiction, [our appellate courts] retain jurisdiction, not on the merits, but only for the purpose of correcting the error in jurisdiction." Id. (citation, internal quotation marks, and original brackets omitted).

22009–2009
Seaside Estates, Lp v. Wtc Owners, LLC neutral
hawapp · 2012
1 sentence

2023"When reviewing a case where the circuit court lacked subject matter jurisdiction, the appellate court retains jurisdiction, not on the merits, but for the purpose of correcting the error in jurisdiction." Kaaukai v. Cnty. of Maui, 126 Hawai‘i 124, 267 P.3d 708 , No. 29387, 2012 WL 149871 at *5 (App. Jan. 18, 2012) (SDO) (brackets omitted) (quoting Koga Eng'g & Constr., Inc. v. State, 122 Hawai‘i 60, 84, 222 P.3d 979, 1003 (2010)).

12023–2023
Pub. Access Shoreline v. HAWAII CTY PLANNING COMMISSION green
haw · 1995
1 sentence

2023Comm'n., 79 Hawai#i 425, 431, 903 P.2d 1246 , 11 FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER 1252 (1995)); see also Bush, 76 Hawai#i at 133, 870 P.2d at 1277 ("[A] question [of subject matter jurisdiction] is valid at any stage of the case, and though a lower court is found to have lacked jurisdiction, we have jurisdiction here on appeal, not of the merits, but for the purpose of correcting an error in jurisdiction." (quoting Chun v. Emps.' Ret.

12023–2023
United States v. Corrick green
scotus · 1936
1 sentence

1942(United States v. Corrick, 298 U. S. 435, 440 , and cases therein cited.) Here appellants’ assertion of title to the land involved was put squarely in issue.

11942–1942

Statutes the citing opinions construe

HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 91-14 (17) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 91-1 (7) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-15 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 91-8 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 205-6 (3) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 91-3 (3) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 91-9 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

HI 33 (1942–2026) WY 10 (1977–2023) GA 7 (2013–2025) CA 5 (1925–1968) LA 4 (1913–2010) TX 3 (1962–2005) OK 3 (1917–1938) MI 3 (2003–2019) OH 2 (2009–2014) NY 2 (1881–1933) FL 2 (1936–1937) WV 2 (1912–1927) VA 2 (2010–2010) OR 2 (1905–1959)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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