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clear and convincing standard in Hawaii

21 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2025 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Masaki v. General Motors Corp.green
haw · 1989 · cited in 7 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1992–2025
2 sentences

2024The Circuit Court quoted and applied the clear and convincing standard set forth supra from Masaki, 71 Haw. at 16-17 , 780 P.2d at 575 , stating: Proof of conduct necessary to support an award of punitive damages must be by clear and convincing evidence.

2024The Circuit Court quoted and applied the clear and convincing standard set forth supra from Masaki, 71 Haw. at 16-17 , 780 P.2d at 575 , stating: Proof of conduct necessary to support an award of punitive damages must be by clear and convincing evidence.

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Addington v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1996–2025
2 sentences

2025The clear and convincing standard of proof serves "to protect particularly important individual interests in various civil cases." Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85, 100, 637 P.2d 760, 770 (1981) (quoting Addington v. Texas, 441 U.S. 418, 424 (1979)).

2025The clear and convincing standard of proof serves "to protect particularly important individual interests in various civil cases." Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85, 100 , 637 P.2d 760, 770 (1981) (quoting Addington v. Texas, 441 U.S. 418, 424 (1979)).

24
Kekona v. Abastillasgreen
haw · 2006 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2008–2024
2 sentences

2018As this court stated in Kekona , a clear and convincing standard of proof is "required to sustain claims which have serious social consequences or harsh or far reaching effects on individuals...." Id. at 181 , 150 P.3d at 830 .

2018As this court stated in Kekona , a clear and convincing standard of proof is "required to sustain claims which have serious social consequences or harsh or far reaching effects on individuals...." Id. at 181 , 150 P.3d at 830 .

24
Carr v. Strodegreen
haw · 1995 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1996–2006
2 sentences

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

23
Woodruff v. Kealegreen
haw · 1981 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1996–2025
2 sentences

2025The clear and convincing standard of proof serves "to protect particularly important individual interests in various civil cases." Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85, 100, 637 P.2d 760, 770 (1981) (quoting Addington v. Texas, 441 U.S. 418, 424 (1979)).

2025The clear and convincing standard of proof serves "to protect particularly important individual interests in various civil cases." Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85, 100, 637 P.2d 760, 770 (1981) (quoting Addington v. Texas, 441 U.S. 418, 424 (1979)).

14
Goo v. Continental Casualty Companygreen
haw · 1970 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Goo, 52 Haw. at 239 , 473 P.2d at 566 ; Masaki, 71 Haw. at 26 , 780 P.2d at 580 . 4.

2025See Goo, 52 Haw. at 239 , 473 P.2d at 566 ; Masaki, 71 Haw. at 26 , 780 P.2d at 580 . 4.

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Ralston v. Yim. ICA Opinion, filed 05/31/2012.green
haw · 2013 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Ralston, 129 Hawaiʻi at 55, 292 P.3d at 1285 ; Kekona, 113 Hawaiʻi at 181, 150 P.3d at 830 .

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State v. Trainorgreen
haw · 1996 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022We also have stated that "a trial court's determination as to whether a reasonable person would suffer emotional distress as a result of a course of conduct is reviewed on appeal de novo." Luat v. Cacho, 92 Hawai#i 330, 343, 991 P.2d 840, 853 (App. 1999) (citing State v. Trainor, 83 Hawai#i 250, 255, 925 P.2d 818, 823 (1996)). 5 NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAII REPORTS OR THE PACIFIC REPORTER We account for the clear and convincing standard of proof when addressing a claim that the evidence does not support the court's findings made under this standard, as follows: When reviewing a finding

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Luat v. Cachogreen
hawapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022We also have stated that "a trial court's determination as to whether a reasonable person would suffer emotional distress as a result of a course of conduct is reviewed on appeal de novo." Luat v. Cacho, 92 Hawai#i 330, 343, 991 P.2d 840, 853 (App. 1999) (citing State v. Trainor, 83 Hawai#i 250, 255, 925 P.2d 818, 823 (1996)). 5 NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAII REPORTS OR THE PACIFIC REPORTER We account for the clear and convincing standard of proof when addressing a claim that the evidence does not support the court's findings made under this standard, as follows: When reviewing a finding

11
Gonsalves v. Nissan Motor Corp. in Hawai'i, Ltd.green
haw · 2002 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See, e.g., Kekona v. Abastillas, 113 Hawai'i 174, 181 , 150 P.3d 823, 830 (2006) (holding that the proper standard of proof for a civil fraudulent transfer proceeding was the clear and convincing standard of proof inasmuch as a finding of liability for a fraudulent transfer produces reputational harm that should not be inflicted absent that degree of proof); Gonsalves v. Nissan Motor Corp., 100 Hawai'i 149, 171 , 58 P.3d 1196, 1218 (2002) (recognizing that the tort of defamation protects the interest of reputation).

2008See, e.g., Kekona v. Abastillas, 113 Hawai`i 174, 181, 150 P.3d 823, 830 (2006) (holding that the proper standard of proof for a civil fraudulent transfer proceeding was the clear and convincing standard of proof inasmuch as a finding of liability for a fraudulent transfer produces reputational harm that should not be inflicted absent that degree of proof); Gonsalves v. Nissan Motor Corp., 100 Hawai`i 149, 171, 58 P.3d 1196, 1218 (2002) (recognizing that the tort of defamation protects the interest of reputation).

11
Paul v. Davisgreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See also Paul v. Davis, 424 U.S. 693, 701 , 96 S.Ct. 1155 , 47 L.Ed.2d 405 (1976) (holding that harm to reputation coupled with some more tangible interest is sufficient to invoke the Due Process Clause). [13] According to the court in Bohn, Mr. Bohn forcibly interceded to break up a fight between his two sons, one of whom then ran to a neighbor's house as a result.

2008See also Paul v. Davis, 424 U.S. 693, 701 , 96 S.Ct. 1155 , 47 L.Ed.2d 405 (1976) (holding that harm to reputation coupled with some more tangible interest is sufficient to invoke the Due Process Clause). [13] According to the court in Bohn, Mr. Bohn forcibly interceded to break up a fight between his two sons, one of whom then ran to a neighbor's house as a result.

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DeNuptiis v. Unocal Corp.green
alaska · 2003 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In DeNuptiis , the Supreme Court of Alaska considered “whether the [state] Workers’ Compensation Board [ (board) ] erred in applying a clear and convincing standard of proof to an employer’s claim for reimbursement of benefits based on fraud” when the state workers’ compensation fraud statute ■was silent on the standard of proof. 63 P.3d at 275 .

2006Therefore, the court “concludefd] that the board’s application of the clear and convincing standard ... was not a reasonable interpretation of governing law.” Id.

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Coyle v. Comptongreen
hawapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Coyle v. Compton, 85 Hawai'i 197, 208 , 940 P.2d 404, 415 (App.1997) (citations and internal brackets omitted).

1999Coyle v. Compton, 85 Hawai'i 197, 208 , 940 P.2d 404, 415 (App.1997) (citations and internal brackets 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 (17)

CaseCitedYears
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp green
haw · 1989
2 sentences

2019Relations , 113 Hawai'i 1 , 36, 147 P.3d 785 , 820 (2006) (noting that the clear and convincing evidence standard is typically used in civil cases involving allegations of fraud or other quasi-criminal wrongdoing to reduce the risk that a party may have his or her reputation tarnished erroneously); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp , 70 Haw. 539 , 777 P.2d 710 (1989) (utilizing a clear and convincing standard of proof in attorney discipline proceedings).

2019Relations , 113 Hawai'i 1 , 36, 147 P.3d 785 , 820 (2006) (noting that the clear and convincing evidence standard is typically used in civil cases involving allegations of fraud or other quasi-criminal wrongdoing to reduce the risk that a party may have his or her reputation tarnished erroneously); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp , 70 Haw. 539 , 777 P.2d 710 (1989) (utilizing a clear and convincing standard of proof in attorney discipline proceedings).

41996–2019
Iddings v. Mee-Lee green
haw · 1996
2 sentences

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

31996–2018
Onasai Tanuvasa v. City of Honolulu neutral
hawapp · 1981
2 sentences

2006Corp., 66 Haw. 133 , 658 P.2d 312 (1983) (defamation); Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85 , 637 P.2d 760 (1981) (termination of parental rights); Boteilho v. Boteilho, 58 Haw. 40 , 564 P.2d 144 (1977) (oral contract for sale of real estate); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Chan v. Chan, 7 Haw.App. 122 , 748 P.2d 807 (1987) (civil contempt); Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu, 2 Haw.App. 102 , 626 P.2d 1176 (1981) (proof that government official acted with malice)).

1999See, e.g., Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive *337 damages); Maria v. Freitas, 73 Haw. 266 , 832 P.2d 259 (1992) (constructive trust); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp,

31996–2006
State v. Miller green
haw · 1995
2 sentences

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

31996–2006
Mehau v. Gannett Pacific Corp. green
haw · 1983
2 sentences

2006Corp., 66 Haw. 133 , 658 P.2d 312 (1983) (defamation); Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85 , 637 P.2d 760 (1981) (termination of parental rights); Boteilho v. Boteilho, 58 Haw. 40 , 564 P.2d 144 (1977) (oral contract for sale of real estate); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Chan v. Chan, 7 Haw.App. 122 , 748 P.2d 807 (1987) (civil contempt); Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu, 2 Haw.App. 102 , 626 P.2d 1176 (1981) (proof that government official acted with malice)).

2006Corp., 66 Haw. 133 , 658 P.2d 312 (1983) (defamation); Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85 , 637 P.2d 760 (1981) (termination of parental rights); Boteilho v. Boteilho, 58 Haw. 40 , 564 P.2d 144 (1977) (oral contract for sale of real estate); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Chan v. Chan, 7 Haw.App. 122 , 748 P.2d 807 (1987) (civil contempt); Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu, 2 Haw.App. 102 , 626 P.2d 1176 (1981) (proof that government official acted with malice)).

31996–2006
Maria v. Freitas green
haw · 1992
2 sentences

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

31996–2006
Cresencia v. Kim green
hawapp · 1994
2 sentences

2006Corp., 66 Haw. 133 , 658 P.2d 312 (1983) (defamation); Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85 , 637 P.2d 760 (1981) (termination of parental rights); Boteilho v. Boteilho, 58 Haw. 40 , 564 P.2d 144 (1977) (oral contract for sale of real estate); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Chan v. Chan, 7 Haw.App. 122 , 748 P.2d 807 (1987) (civil contempt); Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu, 2 Haw.App. 102 , 626 P.2d 1176 (1981) (proof that government official acted with malice)).

2006Corp., 66 Haw. 133 , 658 P.2d 312 (1983) (defamation); Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85 , 637 P.2d 760 (1981) (termination of parental rights); Boteilho v. Boteilho, 58 Haw. 40 , 564 P.2d 144 (1977) (oral contract for sale of real estate); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Chan v. Chan, 7 Haw.App. 122 , 748 P.2d 807 (1987) (civil contempt); Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu, 2 Haw.App. 102 , 626 P.2d 1176 (1981) (proof that government official acted with malice)).

31996–2006
Calleon v. Miyagi green
haw · 1994
2 sentences

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

31996–2006
Boteilho v. Boteilho green
haw · 1977
2 sentences

2006Corp., 66 Haw. 133 , 658 P.2d 312 (1983) (defamation); Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85 , 637 P.2d 760 (1981) (termination of parental rights); Boteilho v. Boteilho, 58 Haw. 40 , 564 P.2d 144 (1977) (oral contract for sale of real estate); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Chan v. Chan, 7 Haw.App. 122 , 748 P.2d 807 (1987) (civil contempt); Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu, 2 Haw.App. 102 , 626 P.2d 1176 (1981) (proof that government official acted with malice)).

2006Corp., 66 Haw. 133 , 658 P.2d 312 (1983) (defamation); Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85 , 637 P.2d 760 (1981) (termination of parental rights); Boteilho v. Boteilho, 58 Haw. 40 , 564 P.2d 144 (1977) (oral contract for sale of real estate); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Chan v. Chan, 7 Haw.App. 122 , 748 P.2d 807 (1987) (civil contempt); Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu, 2 Haw.App. 102 , 626 P.2d 1176 (1981) (proof that government official acted with malice)).

31996–2006
Chan v. Chan green
hawapp · 1987
2 sentences

2006Corp., 66 Haw. 133 , 658 P.2d 312 (1983) (defamation); Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85 , 637 P.2d 760 (1981) (termination of parental rights); Boteilho v. Boteilho, 58 Haw. 40 , 564 P.2d 144 (1977) (oral contract for sale of real estate); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Chan v. Chan, 7 Haw.App. 122 , 748 P.2d 807 (1987) (civil contempt); Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu, 2 Haw.App. 102 , 626 P.2d 1176 (1981) (proof that government official acted with malice)).

2006Corp., 66 Haw. 133 , 658 P.2d 312 (1983) (defamation); Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85 , 637 P.2d 760 (1981) (termination of parental rights); Boteilho v. Boteilho, 58 Haw. 40 , 564 P.2d 144 (1977) (oral contract for sale of real estate); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Chan v. Chan, 7 Haw.App. 122 , 748 P.2d 807 (1987) (civil contempt); Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu, 2 Haw.App. 102 , 626 P.2d 1176 (1981) (proof that government official acted with malice)).

31996–2006
State v. Lopez green
haw · 1995
2 sentences

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

2006“In keeping with these principles, Hawaii’s appellate courts have implemented the clear and convincing standard of proof in a myriad of situations.” Iddings, 82 Hawai'i at 14 , 919 P.2d at 276 (citing Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive dam

31996–2006
Tanuvasa v. City and County of Honolulu green
hawapp · 1981
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive *337 damages); Maria v. Freitas, 73 Haw. 266 , 832 P.2d 259 (1992) (constructive trust); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp,

1996See, e.g., Carr v. Strode, 79 Hawai'i 475 , 904 P.2d 489 (1995) (proof to overcome presumption of paternity); State v. Miller, 79 Hawai'i 194 , 900 P.2d 770 (1995) (proof to establish that criminal defendant is not a flight risk or danger to the community); State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai'i 433 , 896 P.2d 889 (1995) (inevitable discovery rule); Cresencia v. Kim, 10 Haw.App. 461 , 878 P.2d 725 (1994) (fraud); Calleon v. Miyagi, 76 Hawai'i 310 , 876 P.2d 1278 (1994) (punitive damages); Maria v. Freitas, 73 Haw. 266 , 832 P.2d 259 (1992) (constructive trust); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp, 70 H

21996–1999
County of Hawai'i v. C & J Coupe Family Ltd. Partnership green
haw · 2008
1 sentence

2022POE 4 is thus deemed waived.10/ See C & J Coupe Family, 119 Hawai#i at 373, 198 P.3d at 636 .

12022–2022
Tauese v. State, Department of Labor & Industrial Relations green
haw · 2006
2 sentences

2019Relations , 113 Hawai'i 1 , 36, 147 P.3d 785 , 820 (2006) (noting that the clear and convincing evidence standard is typically used in civil cases involving allegations of fraud or other quasi-criminal wrongdoing to reduce the risk that a party may have his or her reputation tarnished erroneously); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp , 70 Haw. 539 , 777 P.2d 710 (1989) (utilizing a clear and convincing standard of proof in attorney discipline proceedings).

2019Relations , 113 Hawai'i 1 , 36, 147 P.3d 785 , 820 (2006) (noting that the clear and convincing evidence standard is typically used in civil cases involving allegations of fraud or other quasi-criminal wrongdoing to reduce the risk that a party may have his or her reputation tarnished erroneously); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp , 70 Haw. 539 , 777 P.2d 710 (1989) (utilizing a clear and convincing standard of proof in attorney discipline proceedings).

12019–2019
State v. Miller green
haw · 1997
2 sentences

1997Cf. Addington, 441 U.S. 418 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 , 60 L.Ed.2d 323 (holding that clear and convincing standard is required by due process in a civil proceeding brought under state law to commit an individual involuntarily for an indefinite period to a state mental hospital because civil commitment for any purpose constitutes a significant deprivation of liberty that requires due process protection); Thompson v. Yuen, 63 Haw. 186 , 623 P.2d 881 (1981) (holding the due process rights of one acquitted by insanity are not violated when he or she is committed on a determination of risk of danger to self

1997Cf. Addington, 441 U.S. 418 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 , 60 L.Ed.2d 323 (holding that clear and convincing standard is required by due process in a civil proceeding brought under state law to commit an individual involuntarily for an indefinite period to a state mental hospital because civil commitment for any purpose constitutes a significant deprivation of liberty that requires due process protection); Thompson v. Yuen, 63 Haw. 186 , 623 P.2d 881 (1981) (holding the due process rights of one acquitted by insanity are not violated when he or she is committed on a determination of risk of danger to self

11997–1997
Thompson v. Yuen green
haw · 1981
2 sentences

1997Cf. Addington, 441 U.S. 418 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 , 60 L.Ed.2d 323 (holding that clear and convincing standard is required by due process in a civil proceeding brought under state law to commit an individual involuntarily for an indefinite period to a state mental hospital because civil commitment for any purpose constitutes a significant deprivation of liberty that requires due process protection); Thompson v. Yuen, 63 Haw. 186 , 623 P.2d 881 (1981) (holding the due process rights of one acquitted by insanity are not violated when he or she is committed on a determination of risk of danger to self

1997Cf. Addington, 441 U.S. 418 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 , 60 L.Ed.2d 323 (holding that clear and convincing standard is required by due process in a civil proceeding brought under state law to commit an individual involuntarily for an indefinite period to a state mental hospital because civil commitment for any purpose constitutes a significant deprivation of liberty that requires due process protection); Thompson v. Yuen, 63 Haw. 186 , 623 P.2d 881 (1981) (holding the due process rights of one acquitted by insanity are not violated when he or she is committed on a determination of risk of danger to self

11997–1997
Jones v. United States green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1997Id. at 366-67 , 103 S.Ct. at 3050-51 .

1997Id. at 366-67 , 103 S.Ct. at 3050-51 .

11997–1997

Statutes the citing opinions construe

HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 704-411 (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 880 (1960–2026) OH 475 (1983–2026) CA 448 (1978–2026) TN 341 (1990–2026) PA 181 (1983–2026) IL 171 (1975–2026) CT 138 (1982–2026) LA 110 (1985–2026) WV 103 (1984–2026) ND 85 (1979–2025) NJ 81 (1966–2026) FL 81 (1982–2026) MN 77 (1985–2025) NM 73 (1988–2025) WA 66 (1980–2026) MD 63 (1982–2023) NY 60 (1979–2026) AZ 58 (1962–2026) DC 51 (1982–2025) CO 51 (1980–2025) OK 50 (1982–2024) UT 50 (1951–2026) ME 49 (1991–2021) IN 47 (1982–2024) ID 45 (1989–2025) MO 45 (1982–2025) MI 36 (1978–2025) VA 36 (1988–2026) OR 35 (1959–2026) SD 34 (1956–2026) GA 31 (1984–2024) KS 30 (1983–2024) NC 28 (1987–2026) RI 25 (1990–2024) SC 24 (1985–2026) AK 24 (1979–2025) WI 23 (1981–2025) HI 21 (1992–2025) MA 21 (1983–2025) DE 20 (1988–2026) MS 19 (1987–2023) IA 18 (1984–2025) AL 16 (1985–2017) NE 14 (1981–2024) VT 14 (1986–2024) NV 13 (1999–2026) WY 11 (1984–2015) AR 10 (1943–2022) NH 8 (1988–2013) KY 8 (1983–2025) VI 3 (2008–2010) MT 2 (1991–2010)

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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