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interpretation rule in Hawaii

28 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2022 1 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 (22)

CaseFollowedCited
Cresencia v. Kimgreen
haw · 1997 · cited in 6 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–2014
2 sentences

2014VI, § 7 (stating that rules relating to “process, practice, procedure, and appeals” promulgated by the Supreme Court have the “force and effect of law”); Cresencia v. Kim, 85 Hawai'i 334, 335 , 944 P.2d 1277, 1278 (1997) (“The interpretation of a rule promulgated by the courts involves principles of statutory construction.” (citation omitted)).

2014VI, § 7 (stating that rules relating to “process, practice, procedure, and appeals” promulgated by the Supreme Court have the “force and effect of law”); Cresencia v. Kim, 85 Hawai'i 334, 335 , 944 P.2d 1277, 1278 (1997) (“The interpretation of a rule promulgated by the courts involves principles of statutory construction.” (citation omitted)).

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Price v. Obayashi Hawaii Corp.green
haw · 1996 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1997–2013
2 sentences

2013Interpretation of Court Rules “The interpretation of a rule promulgated by the courts involves principles of statutory construction.” Cresencia v. Kim, 85 Hawai'i 334, 335-36 , 944 P.2d 1277, 1278-79 (1997) (citing Price v. Obayashi Hawaii Corp., 81 Hawai'i 171, 176 , 914 P.2d 1364, 1369 (1996)). “[T]he interpretation of a statute ... is a question of law reviewable de novo.” Bohannon, 102 Hawai'i at 232 , 74 P.3d at 984 (2003) (citations omitted).

2013Interpretation of Court Rules “The interpretation of a rule promulgated by the courts involves principles of statutory construction.” Cresencia v. Kim, 85 Hawai'i 334, 335-36 , 944 P.2d 1277, 1278-79 (1997) (citing Price v. Obayashi Hawaii Corp., 81 Hawai'i 171, 176 , 914 P.2d 1364, 1369 (1996)). “[T]he interpretation of a statute ... is a question of law reviewable de novo.” Bohannon, 102 Hawai'i at 232 , 74 P.3d at 984 (2003) (citations omitted).

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Collins v. South Seas Jeep Eaglegreen
haw · 1997 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1998–2006
2 sentences

2006Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) Rule 52 is substantially similar to HRCP Rule 52(b). [22] "Where a Hawai`i rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, `the interpretation of this rule by federal courts is highly persuasive.'" Collins v. S. Seas Jeep Eagle, 87 Hawai`i 86, 88, 952 P.2d 374, 376 (1997) (quoting Shaw v. N. Am.

1998Rule 15(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is functionally identical to Rule 15(a) of the HRCP. " 'Where a Hawaii rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of this rule by federal courts is highly persuasive.’ ” Wong v. Takeuchi, 87 Hawai'i 320 , 329, 955 P.2d 593 , 602 (1998) (quoting Collins v. South Seas Jeep Eagle, 87 Hawai'i 86, 88 , 952 P.2d 374, 376 (1997) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted)). 2 .

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Shaw v. North American Title Co.green
haw · 1994 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1997–2006
2 sentences

1999Where a Hawaii rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, “the interpretation of this rule by federal courts is highly persuasive.” Shaw v. North American Title Co., 76 Hawaii 323, 326 , 876 P.2d 1291, 1294 (1994) (citations omitted).

1999Where a Hawaii rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, “the interpretation of this rule by federal courts is highly persuasive.” Shaw v. North American Title Co., 76 Hawaii 323, 326 , 876 P.2d 1291, 1294 (1994) (citations omitted).

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State v. Bohannongreen
haw · 2003 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Interpretation of Court Rules “The interpretation of a rule promulgated by the courts involves principles of statutory construction.” Cresencia v. Kim, 85 Hawai'i 334, 335-36 , 944 P.2d 1277, 1278-79 (1997) (citing Price v. Obayashi Hawaii Corp., 81 Hawai'i 171, 176 , 914 P.2d 1364, 1369 (1996)). “[T]he interpretation of a statute ... is a question of law reviewable de novo.” Bohannon, 102 Hawai'i at 232 , 74 P.3d at 984 (2003) (citations omitted).

2013Interpretation of Court Rules “The interpretation of a rule promulgated by the courts involves principles of statutory construction.” Cresencia v. Kim, 85 Hawai'i 334, 335-36 , 944 P.2d 1277, 1278-79 (1997) (citing Price v. Obayashi Hawaii Corp., 81 Hawai'i 171, 176 , 914 P.2d 1364, 1369 (1996)). “[T]he interpretation of a statute ... is a question of law reviewable de novo.” Bohannon, 102 Hawai'i at 232 , 74 P.3d at 984 (2003) (citations omitted).

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Wong v. Takeuchigreen
haw · 1998 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2005–2010
2 sentences

2010“Where a Hawai'i rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of this rule by federal courts is highly persuasive.” Id. (quoting Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46, 52 , 961 P.2d 611, 617 (1998) (other citation omitted)).

2010“Where a Hawai'i rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of this rule by federal courts is highly persuasive.” Id. (quoting Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46, 52 , 961 P.2d 611, 617 (1998) (other citation omitted)).

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Humphreys v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1994–2002
2 sentences

2002See Keaulii v. Simpson, 74 Haw. 417, 421 , 847 P.2d 663, 666 , reconsideration denied, 74 Haw. 650 , 847 P.2d 263 , cert. denied, 510 U.S. 814 , 114 S.Ct. 61 , 126 L.Ed.2d 31 (1993). .

1994Keaulii v. Simpson, 74 Haw. 417, 421 , 847 P.2d 668 , 666, reconsideration denied, 74 Haw. 650 , 853 P.2d 542 , cert. denied, — U.S. —, 114 S.Ct. 61 , 126 L.Ed.2d 31 (1993).

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Keaulii v. Simpsongreen
haw · 1993 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1994–2002
2 sentences

2002See Keaulii v. Simpson, 74 Haw. 417, 421 , 847 P.2d 663, 666 , reconsideration denied, 74 Haw. 650 , 847 P.2d 263 , cert. denied, 510 U.S. 814 , 114 S.Ct. 61 , 126 L.Ed.2d 31 (1993). .

2002See Keaulii v. Simpson, 74 Haw. 417, 421 , 847 P.2d 663, 666 , reconsideration denied, 74 Haw. 650 , 847 P.2d 263 , cert. denied, 510 U.S. 814 , 114 S.Ct. 61 , 126 L.Ed.2d 31 (1993). .

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State v. Kimgreen
haw · 2003 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See Laeda, supra at ___, State v. Kim, 103 Haw. 285 (2003) [sic]. 54.

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County of Kaua'i Ex Rel. Nakazawa v. Baptistegreen
haw · 2007 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008FRCP Rule 60(b)(4) is identical to HRCP Rule 60(b)(4). "`[W]here a Hawai`i rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of that rule by the federal courts is highly persuasive.'" County of Kauai v. Baptiste, 115 Hawai`i 15, 33, 165 P.3d 916, 934 (2007) (quoting Pulawa v. GTE Hawaiian Tel, 112 Hawai`i 3, 20 n. 15, 143 P.3d 1205 , 1222 n. 15 (2006)) (some brackets added and some omitted).

2008FRCP Rule 60(b)(4) is identical to HRCP Rule 60(b)(4). “ ‘[Wjhere a Hawaii rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of that rule by the federal courts is highly persuasive.’ ” County of Kauai v. Baptiste, 115 Hawai'i 15, 33 , 165 P.3d 916, 934 (2007) (quoting Pulawa v. GTE Hawaiian Tel, 112 Hawai'i 3 , 20 n. 15, 143 P.3d 1205 , 1222 n. 15 (2006)) (some brackets added and some omitted).

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Sherry Gasaway v. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, an Oregon Corporation John Does 1-10 Doe Partnerships 1-10 Roe Corporationgreen
ca9 · 1994 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Co., 26 F.3d 957, 960 (9th Cir.1994); In re Teltronics Servs., Inc., 762 F.2d 185, 192 (2d Cir.1985); Associated Press v. Cook, 513 F.2d 1300, 1303 (10th Cir.1975); Auto Drive-Away Co. of Hialeah, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Comm’n, 360 F.2d 446, 448-49 (5th Cir.1966); see also 10B Wright, Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Proee-dure: Civil 3d § 2738 (2004) (“A party must move to strike an affidavit that violates [FRCP] Rule 56(e)[; t]he failure to do so will result in the waiver of the objection” (footnote omitted)); cf. Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46 , 52 n. 4, 961 P.2d 611 , 617 n. 4 (19

2005Co., 26 F.3d 957, 960 (9th Cir.1994); In re Teltronics Servs., Inc., 762 F.2d 185, 192 (2d Cir.1985); Associated Press v. Cook, 513 F.2d 1300, 1303 (10th Cir.1975); Auto Drive-Away Co. of Hialeah, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Comm'n, 360 F.2d 446, 448-49 (5th Cir.1966); see also 10B Wright, Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Procedure: Civil 3d § 2738 (2004) ("A party must move to strike an affidavit that violates [FRCP] Rule 56(e)[; t]he failure to do so will result in the waiver of the objection" (footnote omitted)); cf. Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46 , 52 n. 4, 961 P.2d 611 , 617 n. 4 (199

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cluster 452063green
ca2 · 1985 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Co., 26 F.3d 957, 960 (9th Cir.1994); In re Teltronics Servs., Inc., 762 F.2d 185, 192 (2d Cir.1985); Associated Press v. Cook, 513 F.2d 1300, 1303 (10th Cir.1975); Auto Drive-Away Co. of Hialeah, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Comm’n, 360 F.2d 446, 448-49 (5th Cir.1966); see also 10B Wright, Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Proee-dure: Civil 3d § 2738 (2004) (“A party must move to strike an affidavit that violates [FRCP] Rule 56(e)[; t]he failure to do so will result in the waiver of the objection” (footnote omitted)); cf. Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46 , 52 n. 4, 961 P.2d 611 , 617 n. 4 (19

2005Co., 26 F.3d 957, 960 (9th Cir.1994); In re Teltronics Servs., Inc., 762 F.2d 185, 192 (2d Cir.1985); Associated Press v. Cook, 513 F.2d 1300, 1303 (10th Cir.1975); Auto Drive-Away Co. of Hialeah, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Comm'n, 360 F.2d 446, 448-49 (5th Cir.1966); see also 10B Wright, Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Procedure: Civil 3d § 2738 (2004) ("A party must move to strike an affidavit that violates [FRCP] Rule 56(e)[; t]he failure to do so will result in the waiver of the objection" (footnote omitted)); cf. Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46 , 52 n. 4, 961 P.2d 611 , 617 n. 4 (199

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Auto Drive-Away Company of Hialeah, Inc., Gertrude McKiernan and B. J. McKiernan v. Interstate Commerce Commissiongreen
ca5 · 1966 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Co., 26 F.3d 957, 960 (9th Cir.1994); In re Teltronics Servs., Inc., 762 F.2d 185, 192 (2d Cir.1985); Associated Press v. Cook, 513 F.2d 1300, 1303 (10th Cir.1975); Auto Drive-Away Co. of Hialeah, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Comm’n, 360 F.2d 446, 448-49 (5th Cir.1966); see also 10B Wright, Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Proee-dure: Civil 3d § 2738 (2004) (“A party must move to strike an affidavit that violates [FRCP] Rule 56(e)[; t]he failure to do so will result in the waiver of the objection” (footnote omitted)); cf. Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46 , 52 n. 4, 961 P.2d 611 , 617 n. 4 (19

2005Co., 26 F.3d 957, 960 (9th Cir.1994); In re Teltronics Servs., Inc., 762 F.2d 185, 192 (2d Cir.1985); Associated Press v. Cook, 513 F.2d 1300, 1303 (10th Cir.1975); Auto Drive-Away Co. of Hialeah, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Comm'n, 360 F.2d 446, 448-49 (5th Cir.1966); see also 10B Wright, Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Procedure: Civil 3d § 2738 (2004) ("A party must move to strike an affidavit that violates [FRCP] Rule 56(e)[; t]he failure to do so will result in the waiver of the objection" (footnote omitted)); cf. Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46 , 52 n. 4, 961 P.2d 611 , 617 n. 4 (199

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The Associated Press, a Corporation v. William S. Cook, D/B/A Radio Station Kryt, and Individuallygreen
ca10 · 1975 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Co., 26 F.3d 957, 960 (9th Cir.1994); In re Teltronics Servs., Inc., 762 F.2d 185, 192 (2d Cir.1985); Associated Press v. Cook, 513 F.2d 1300, 1303 (10th Cir.1975); Auto Drive-Away Co. of Hialeah, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Comm’n, 360 F.2d 446, 448-49 (5th Cir.1966); see also 10B Wright, Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Proee-dure: Civil 3d § 2738 (2004) (“A party must move to strike an affidavit that violates [FRCP] Rule 56(e)[; t]he failure to do so will result in the waiver of the objection” (footnote omitted)); cf. Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46 , 52 n. 4, 961 P.2d 611 , 617 n. 4 (19

2005Co., 26 F.3d 957, 960 (9th Cir.1994); In re Teltronics Servs., Inc., 762 F.2d 185, 192 (2d Cir.1985); Associated Press v. Cook, 513 F.2d 1300, 1303 (10th Cir.1975); Auto Drive-Away Co. of Hialeah, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Comm'n, 360 F.2d 446, 448-49 (5th Cir.1966); see also 10B Wright, Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Procedure: Civil 3d § 2738 (2004) ("A party must move to strike an affidavit that violates [FRCP] Rule 56(e)[; t]he failure to do so will result in the waiver of the objection" (footnote omitted)); cf. Wong v. Takeuchi, 88 Hawai'i 46 , 52 n. 4, 961 P.2d 611 , 617 n. 4 (199

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In Re the Arbitration Between Bank of Hawaii & DeYounggreen
haw · 2000 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Thus, because an “interpretation of a statute is ... a question of law reviewable de novo, under the right/wrong standard,” Bank of Hawai‘i v. DeYoung, 92 Hawai'i 347, 351 , 992 P.2d 42, 46 (2000), the interpretation of a rule presents a question of law.

2003Thus, because an “interpretation of a statute is ... a question of law reviewable de novo, under the right/wrong standard,” Bank of Hawai‘i v. DeYoung, 92 Hawai'i 347, 351 , 992 P.2d 42, 46 (2000), the interpretation of a rule presents a question of law.

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Edmonds, a Minor, by James, Mother and Natural Guardian v. Western Pennsylvania Hospitalgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See Keaulii v. Simpson, 74 Haw. 417, 421 , 847 P.2d 663, 666 , reconsideration denied, 74 Haw. 650 , 847 P.2d 263 , cert. denied, 510 U.S. 814 , 114 S.Ct. 61 , 126 L.Ed.2d 31 (1993). .

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Mahiai v. Suwagreen
haw · 1987 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002In this regard, in light of the ambiguity of Rule 6, Appellant's interpretation is neither *304 unreasonable nor absurd. [3] See Mahiai v. Suwa, 69 Haw. 349, 351 , 742 P.2d 359, 362 (1987) ("Courts will not adopt an interpretation of a rule which would lead to an absurd result.").

2002In this regard, in light of the ambiguity of Rule 6, Appellant's interpretation is neither *304 unreasonable nor absurd. [3] See Mahiai v. Suwa, 69 Haw. 349, 351 , 742 P.2d 359, 362 (1987) ("Courts will not adopt an interpretation of a rule which would lead to an absurd result.").

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Gray v. Administrative Director of Courtgreen
haw · 1997 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Thus, “[w]hen there is doubt, doubleness of meaning, or indistinctiveness or uncertainty of an expression used in a statute [or rule], an ambiguity exists.” Gray v. Administrative Dir. of the Court, 84 Hawai'i 138, 148 , 931 P.2d 580, 590 (1997).

2002Thus, "[w]hen there is doubt, doubleness of meaning, or indistinctiveness or uncertainty of an expression used in a statute [or rule], an ambiguity exists." Gray v. Administrative Dir. of the Court, 84 Hawai`i 138, 148, 931 P.2d 580, 590 (1997).

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Dorrance v. Leegreen
haw · 1999 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Dorrance v. Lee, 90 Hawai'i 143, 145 , 976 P.2d 904, 907 (1999) (“The interpretation of a rule promulgated by the courts involves principles of statutory construction.” (Quoting Cresencia v. Kim, 85 Hawai'i 334, 335 , 944 P.2d 1277, 1278 (1997).)).

2002See Dorrance v. Lee, 90 Hawai`i 143, 145, 976 P.2d 904, 907 (1999) ("The interpretation of a rule promulgated by the courts involves principles of statutory construction." (Quoting Cresencia v. Kim, 85 Hawai`i 334, 335, 944 P.2d 1277, 1278 (1997).)).

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Harada v. Burnsgreen
haw · 1968 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Harada v. Burns, 50 Haw. 528, 532 , 445 P.2d 376, 380 (1968); Schubert v. Saluni, 9 Haw.App. 591, 597-99 , 855 P.2d 858, 862 (1993).

1994Harada v. Burns, 50 Haw. 528, 532 , 445 P.2d 376, 380 (1968); Schubert v. Saluni, 9 Haw.App. 591, 597-99 , 855 P.2d 858, 862 (1993).

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Schubert v. Salunigreen
hawapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Harada v. Burns, 50 Haw. 528, 532 , 445 P.2d 376, 380 (1968); Schubert v. Saluni, 9 Haw.App. 591, 597-99 , 855 P.2d 858, 862 (1993).

1994Harada v. Burns, 50 Haw. 528, 532 , 445 P.2d 376, 380 (1968); Schubert v. Saluni, 9 Haw.App. 591, 597-99 , 855 P.2d 858, 862 (1993).

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State v. Santiagogreen
haw · 1971 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Significantly, this court declined to follow this interpretation of the privilege against self-incrimination under the Hawaii Constitution, holding instead that “unless [the Miranda warnings *435 are given], statements made by the accused may not be used either as direct evidence in the prosecutor’s case in chief or to impeach the defendant’s credibility during rebuttal or cross-examination.” Santiago, 53 Haw. at 266, 492 P.2d at 664 .

1993Significantly, this court declined to follow this interpretation of the privilege against self-incrimination under the Hawaii Constitution, holding instead that “unless [the Miranda warnings *435 are given], statements made by the accused may not be used either as direct evidence in the prosecutor’s case in chief or to impeach the defendant’s credibility during rebuttal or cross-examination.” Santiago, 53 Haw. at 266, 492 P.2d at 664 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Dejetley v. Kaho'ohalahala green
haw · 2010
2 sentences

2022As this court has held, HRCP Rule 15(a) is “functionally identical” to Rule 15(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (“FRCP”) and “[w]here a Hawai‘i rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of this rule by federal courts is highly persuasive.” Dejetley, 122 Hawaiʻi at 270, 226 P.3d at 440 (quoting Fed.

2014Where a Hawai'i rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of this rule by federal courts is highly persuasive.” Dejetley, 122 Hawai'i at 270 , 226 P.3d at 440 (citing Fed.

22014–2022
Pulawa v. GTE Hawaiian Tel green
haw · 2006
2 sentences

2012Where a Hawaii rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of this rule by federal courts is highly persuasive.” Pulawa, 112 Hawaii at 19 n. 15, 143 P.3d at 1221 n. 15 (citing federal authority to determine whether various costs should be assessed to the losing parties). 31 .

2008FRCP Rule 60(b)(4) is identical to HRCP Rule 60(b)(4). "`[W]here a Hawai`i rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of that rule by the federal courts is highly persuasive.'" County of Kauai v. Baptiste, 115 Hawai`i 15, 33, 165 P.3d 916, 934 (2007) (quoting Pulawa v. GTE Hawaiian Tel, 112 Hawai`i 3, 20 n. 15, 143 P.3d 1205 , 1222 n. 15 (2006)) (some brackets added and some omitted).

22008–2012
Foman v. Davis green
scotus · 1962
2 sentences

2010In Foman v. Davis, 371 U.S. 178, 181 , 83 S.Ct. 227 , 9 L.Ed.2d 222 (1962), the U.S. Supreme Court stated that the Court of Appeals had erred in affirming the District Court’s denial of petitioner’s motion to vacate the judgment in order to allow amendment of the complaint.

2010In Foman v. Davis, 371 U.S. 178, 181 , 83 S.Ct. 227 , 9 L.Ed.2d 222 (1962), the U.S. Supreme Court stated that the Court of Appeals had erred in affirming the District Court’s denial of petitioner’s motion to vacate the judgment in order to allow amendment of the complaint.

12010–2010
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Transamerica Insurance Co. green
haw · 1998
2 sentences

2010Kaho'ohalahala cites to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Transamerica Insurance Co., 89 Hawai'i 157 , 162 n. 1, 969 P.2d 1275 , 1280 n. 1 (1998), for the proposition that "Rule 15(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is functionally identical to Rule 15(a) HRCP” and that ”[w]here a Hawai'i rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of this rule by the federal courts is highly persuasive." (Quoting Wong v. Takeuchi, 87 Hawai'i 320 , 329, 955 P.2d 593 , 602 (1998)). 23 .

2010Kaho'ohalahala cites to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Transamerica Insurance Co., 89 Hawai'i 157 , 162 n. 1, 969 P.2d 1275 , 1280 n. 1 (1998), for the proposition that "Rule 15(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is functionally identical to Rule 15(a) HRCP” and that ”[w]here a Hawai'i rule of civil procedure is identical to the federal rule, the interpretation of this rule by the federal courts is highly persuasive." (Quoting Wong v. Takeuchi, 87 Hawai'i 320 , 329, 955 P.2d 593 , 602 (1998)). 23 .

12010–2010
State v. Stone green
haw · 1982
2 sentences

2001Ikezawa apparently depended on State v. Stone, 65 Haw. 308 , 651 P.2d 485 (1982), which held that when a defendant is arrested and charged, the six-month period under HRPP Rule 48 for bringing the defendant to trial commenced to run even though the original charge was subsequently dismissed on the prosecution's motion.

2001Ikezawa apparently depended on State v. Stone, 65 Haw. 308 , 651 P.2d 485 (1982), which held that when a defendant is arrested and charged, the six-month period under HRPP Rule 48 for bringing the defendant to trial commenced to run even though the original charge was subsequently dismissed on the prosecution's motion.

12001–2001
Nakata v. Nakata green
hawapp · 1982
2 sentences

1982In light of the interpretation rule of Nakata v. Nakata, 3 Haw.

1982App. 51 , 641 P.2d 333 (1982), he had no other choice.

11982–1982
Vandervelde v. Put & Call Brokers & Dealers Ass'n green
nysd · 1967
1 sentence

1978Courts generally have given Rule 6(b) a liberal interpretation, consistent with the liberal interpretation standard in Rule 1, F.R.C.P., Vandervelde v. Put and Call Brokers and Dealers Association, supra; and in order to work substantial justice, Roscoe v. Roscoe, supra; Yonofskyv.

11978–1978
Luna Dale Roscoe v. Joseph A. Roscoe green
cadc · 1967
11978–1978
Yonofsky v. Wernick green
nysd · 1973
1 sentence

1978Wernick, 362 F.Supp. 1005 (S.D.N.Y. 1973).

11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 607-9 (5) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 91-14 (5) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 602-58 (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

TX 117 (1913–2025) IL 109 (1877–2026) CA 93 (1912–2026) UT 83 (1988–2026) FL 81 (1959–2025) MI 68 (1949–2025) OR 67 (1893–2026) PA 65 (1897–2025) NY 48 (1896–2022) CO 45 (1952–2026) OH 45 (1926–2025) IA 37 (1941–2024) MN 37 (1967–2026) WI 35 (1923–2024) AR 35 (1929–2025) WA 34 (1918–2019) MD 34 (1943–2023) MO 32 (1899–2020) AZ 31 (1946–2024) CT 29 (1955–2023) NJ 28 (1869–2020) HI 28 (1978–2022) MA 28 (1863–2026) IN 26 (1941–2023) WV 25 (1913–2024) MS 22 (1895–2023) LA 21 (1937–2019) NC 20 (1912–2020) AL 19 (1885–2008) NM 18 (1939–2019) GA 16 (1909–2024) MT 16 (1890–2023) TN 15 (1942–2022) ND 15 (1974–2023) DC 14 (1975–2024) VT 14 (1915–2023) AK 12 (1975–2018) RI 10 (1968–2018) SD 10 (1897–2015) VA 10 (1962–2026) ID 10 (1975–2024) KS 10 (1904–2023) NH 7 (1978–2021) OK 7 (1919–2011) DE 7 (1920–2015) WY 7 (1933–2009) NE 7 (1922–2013) NV 6 (1971–2018) KY 5 (1917–2009) ME 5 (1958–2020) SC 4 (1936–2009) PR 4 (1930–1967)

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