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contested hearing in Hawaii

13 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2024 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Criss v. Kunisadagreen
hawapp · 1998 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2003–2016
2 sentences

2016Consequently, there may be instances where HFCR Rule 68 would go beyond merely effectuating the purpose for which it was created--to “encourage settlements . . . before a contested matrimonial trial or a contested hearing for an order is scheduled to begin.” Nakasone v. Nakasone, 102 Hawaiʻi 177, 181, 73 P.3d 715, 719 (2003) (quoting Criss, 89 Hawaiʻi at 22, 968 P.2d at 189 ).

2016Consequently, there may be instances where HFCR Rule 68 would go beyond merely effectuating the purpose for which it was created—to “encourage settlements ... before a contested matrimonial trial or a contested hearing for an order is scheduled to begin.” Nakasone v. Nakasone, 102 Hawai'i 177, 181 , 73 P.3d 715, 719 (2003) (quoting Criss, 89 Hawai'i at 22 , 968 P.2d at 189 ).

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Wood v. Woodgreen
hawapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1998–2003
2 sentences

2003The “primary purpose of HFCR Rule 68 is to encourage settlements ‘more than 10 days before a contested matrimonial trial or a contested hearing for an order is scheduled to begin.’ ” Wood v. Wood, 82 Hawai'i 539, 541 , 923 P.2d 956, 958 (App.1996) (quoting HFCR Rule 68); [c]f.

2003The “primary purpose of HFCR Rule 68 is to encourage settlements ‘more than 10 days before a contested matrimonial trial or a contested hearing for an order is scheduled to begin.’ ” Wood v. Wood, 82 Hawai'i 539, 541 , 923 P.2d 956, 958 (App.1996) (quoting HFCR Rule 68); [c]f.

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In re Elaine Emma Short Revocable Living Trust Agreement Dated July 17, 1984.green
haw · 2020 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See In re Elaine Emma Short Revocable Living Tr., 147 Hawai#i at 465-66, 465 P.3d at 912-13 . (5) The Perez Sons argue that the Probate Court erred in denying their request to refer the case to the civil trials calendar for a contested hearing pursuant to the Hawai#i Probate Rules (HPR) Rule 20.

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Kema v. Gaddisgreen
haw · 1999 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Kema v. Gaddis, 91 Hawaiʻi 200, 204, 982 P.2d 334, 338 (1999) (a writ of mandamus is an extraordinary remedy that will not issue unless the petitioner demonstrates a clear and indisputable right to relief and a lack of alternative means to redress adequately the alleged wrong or obtain the requested action).1 Accordingly, and under these circumstances, 1 The Planning Commission’s timely resolution of this issue does not depend on whether the parties are able to reach an agreement as to public access to the contested hearing. 3 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition for writ of mandamus is

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Nakasone v. Nakasonegreen
haw · 2003 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Consequently, there may be instances where HFCR Rule 68 would go beyond merely effectuating the purpose for which it was created--to “encourage settlements . . . before a contested matrimonial trial or a contested hearing for an order is scheduled to begin.” Nakasone v. Nakasone, 102 Hawaiʻi 177, 181, 73 P.3d 715, 719 (2003) (quoting Criss, 89 Hawaiʻi at 22, 968 P.2d at 189 ).

2016Consequently, there may be instances where HFCR Rule 68 would go beyond merely effectuating the purpose for which it was created—to “encourage settlements ... before a contested matrimonial trial or a contested hearing for an order is scheduled to begin.” Nakasone v. Nakasone, 102 Hawai'i 177, 181 , 73 P.3d 715, 719 (2003) (quoting Criss, 89 Hawai'i at 22 , 968 P.2d at 189 ).

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Villanueva v. Board of Psychologist Examinersgreen
orctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Moreover, “despite petitioner’s repeated requests for clarification, the Board did not notify petitioner until after the contested hearing had begun of the rule that he allegedly violated.” Id. at 1105 (footnote omitted).

2014Moreover, “despite petitioner’s repeated requests for clarification, the Board did not notify petitioner until after the contested hearing had begun of the rule that he allegedly violated.” Id. at 1105 (footnote omitted).

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Leonard v. City of Los Angelesgreen
calctapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010On the contrary, it always remains the independent responsibility of the court to decide the law applicable to a particular case and the legal sufficiency of the evidence in regard to a contested claim.”); Dresser Indus., Inc. v. Alaska Dept. of Labor, 633 P.2d 998 , 1004 including n. 11 (Alaska 1981) (parties may agree as to the facts, but cannot control any question of law to be determined under them; parties' concessions regarding interpretation of law are not binding upon the courts); Leonard v. Los Angeles, 31 Cal.App.3d 473 , 107 Cal.Rptr. 378, 380 (1973) (citations omitted) (“it is gene

2010On the contrary, it always remains the independent responsibility of the court to decide the law applicable to a particular case and the legal sufficiency of the evidence in regard to a contested claim.”); Dresser Indus., Inc. v. Alaska Dept. of Labor, 633 P.2d 998 , 1004 including n. 11 (Alaska 1981) (parties may agree as to the facts, but cannot control any question of law to be determined under them; parties' concessions regarding interpretation of law are not binding upon the courts); Leonard v. Los Angeles, 31 Cal.App.3d 473 , 107 Cal.Rptr. 378, 380 (1973) (citations omitted) (“it is gene

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Valdez v. Taylor Automobile Co.green
calctapp · 1954 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Co., 129 Cal.App.2d 810 , 278 P.2d 91, 97 (1955) ("a stipulation as to the legal effect of the facts [is] a conclusion of law.

2010Co., 129 Cal.App.2d 810 , 278 P.2d 91, 97 (1955) ("a stipulation as to the legal effect of the facts [is] a conclusion of law.

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In Re Water Use Permit Applicationsgreen
haw · 2000 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In re Water Use Permit Applications, 94 Hawai'i 97, 110 , 9 P.3d 409, 422 (2000) [hereinafter, Waiahole I].

2006In re Water Use Permit Applications, 94 Hawai'i 97, 110 , 9 P.3d 409, 422 (2000) [hereinafter, Waiahole I].

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
In the Interest of As green
haw · 2014
2 sentences

2019What is the minimum showing/quantum of evidence sufficient to require a contested hearing on the proposed change of placement pursuant to In the Interest of A.S., 132 H. 368 , 322 P.3d 263 (2014), and did Petitioner’s July 13, 2017, request for a contested hearing meet that standard? 3.

2019What is the minimum showing/quantum of evidence sufficient to require a contested hearing on the proposed change of placement pursuant to In the Interest of A.S., 132 H. 368 , 322 P.3d 263 (2014), and did Petitioner’s July 13, 2017, request for a contested hearing meet that standard? 3.

22019–2019
Langaman v. Mike Salta Pontiac, Inc. green
hawapp · 1983
2 sentences

1998In this appeal, we consider the application of HFCR Rule 68. 9 The “primary purpose [of HFCR Rule 68 is to] encourag[e] settlements ‘more than [10] days before a contested matrimonial trial or a contested hearing for an order is scheduled to begin[.]’ ” Wood v. Wood, 82 Hawai'i 539, 541 , 923 P.2d 956, 958 (App.1996) (quoting HFCR Rule 68); Cf. Langaman v. Mike Salta Pontiac, Inc., 4 Haw.App. 57 , 67 n. 9, 659 P.2d 752 , 758 n. 9 (1983) (“[Hawai'i Rules of Civil Procedure (HRCP)] Rule 68 [(1972)] ‘encourages settlements and discourages vexatious suits and thus diminishes the burden of litigati

1998In this appeal, we consider the application of HFCR Rule 68. 9 The “primary purpose [of HFCR Rule 68 is to] encourag[e] settlements ‘more than [10] days before a contested matrimonial trial or a contested hearing for an order is scheduled to begin[.]’ ” Wood v. Wood, 82 Hawai'i 539, 541 , 923 P.2d 956, 958 (App.1996) (quoting HFCR Rule 68); Cf. Langaman v. Mike Salta Pontiac, Inc., 4 Haw.App. 57 , 67 n. 9, 659 P.2d 752 , 758 n. 9 (1983) (“[Hawai'i Rules of Civil Procedure (HRCP)] Rule 68 [(1972)] ‘encourages settlements and discourages vexatious suits and thus diminishes the burden of litigati

21998–2003
State Ex Rel. Kobayashi v. Zimring green
haw · 1977
2 sentences

2018Thus, this point of error is also without merit. 1 "The Mahele (meaning 'division' or 'share') ... was a process with multiple divisions or allocations of land" that laid the foundations for the private ownership of real property within the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise 13 (Melody Kapilialoha MacKenzie et al. eds., 2015). 2 "Konohiki in ancient Hawaii were agents of the King or chiefs." Zimring , 58 Haw. at 112 n.4, 566 P.2d at 730 n.4. 3 The Mission Statement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources-which is presumably intended to guide the agency in its managemen

2018Thus, this point of error is also without merit. 1 "The Mahele (meaning 'division' or 'share') ... was a process with multiple divisions or allocations of land" that laid the foundations for the private ownership of real property within the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise 13 (Melody Kapilialoha MacKenzie et al. eds., 2015). 2 "Konohiki in ancient Hawaii were agents of the King or chiefs." Zimring , 58 Haw. at 112 n.4, 566 P.2d at 730 n.4. 3 The Mission Statement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources-which is presumably intended to guide the agency in its managemen

12018–2018
Leeming v. Leeming green
nev · 1971
2 sentences

2016Decision-making in which parties to a family court proceeding engage in the course of litigation too often involves “interrelated as well as unrelated motives and problems, where far more may be at stake than the mere dollar amount of a support award.” Leeming, 490 P.2d at 345 .

2016Decision-making in which parties to a family court proceeding engage in the course of litigation too often involves “interrelated as well as unrelated motives and problems, where far more may be at stake than the mere dollar amount of a support award.” Leeming, 490 P.2d at 345 .

12016–2016
Dresser Industries, Inc. v. Alaska Department of Labor green
alaska · 1981
2 sentences

2010On the contrary, it always remains the independent responsibility of the court to decide the law applicable to a particular case and the legal sufficiency of the evidence in regard to a contested claim."); Dresser Indus., Inc. v. Alaska Dept. of Labor, 633 P.2d 998 , 1004 including n. 11 (Alaska 1981) (parties may agree as to the facts, but cannot control any question of law to be determined under them; parties' concessions regarding interpretation of law are not binding upon the courts); Leonard v. Los Angeles, 31 Cal.App.3d 473 , 107 Cal.Rptr. 378, 380 (1973) (citations omitted) ("it is gene

2010On the contrary, it always remains the independent responsibility of the court to decide the law applicable to a particular case and the legal sufficiency of the evidence in regard to a contested claim.”); Dresser Indus., Inc. v. Alaska Dept. of Labor, 633 P.2d 998 , 1004 including n. 11 (Alaska 1981) (parties may agree as to the facts, but cannot control any question of law to be determined under them; parties' concessions regarding interpretation of law are not binding upon the courts); Leonard v. Los Angeles, 31 Cal.App.3d 473 , 107 Cal.Rptr. 378, 380 (1973) (citations omitted) (“it is gene

12010–2010
E & J Lounge Operating Co. v. Liquor Commission of Honolulu green
hawapp · 2007
2 sentences

2008As to item (a) above, the ICA argues that even though a public hearing was required under HRS § 281-57, Petitioner’s case was not a contested hearing because “there [was] no express requirement imposed by HRS chapter 281 or any other statute that the Commission hold a contested-case hearing when it considers an application for a liquor license.” E & J Lounge, 116 Hawai'i at 549 , 174 P.3d at 388 .

2008As to item (a) above, the ICA argues that even though a public hearing was required under HRS § 281-57, Petitioner’s case was not a contested hearing because “there [was] no express requirement imposed by HRS chapter 281 or any other statute that the Commission hold a contested-case hearing when it considers an application for a liquor license.” E & J Lounge, 116 Hawai'i at 549 , 174 P.3d at 388 .

12008–2008

Statutes the citing opinions construe

HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 91-14 (5) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-46 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-54 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 580-47 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 91-1 (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

CA 349 (1954–2026) AZ 46 (1952–2026) MI 40 (1969–2025) TX 39 (1987–2025) IL 33 (1915–2025) FL 32 (1962–2026) CT 26 (1981–2026) OR 25 (1933–2026) GA 23 (1983–2021) MD 23 (1984–2026) WA 22 (1973–2025) IA 20 (1941–2026) CO 19 (1976–2025) NY 17 (1899–2021) WI 16 (1981–2025) MT 14 (1979–2025) ME 14 (1990–2019) HI 13 (1998–2024) MO 12 (1909–2023) SD 11 (1977–2018) PA 10 (1820–2025) IN 10 (1989–2024) OH 10 (1986–2026) NJ 10 (1955–2025) LA 9 (1963–2019) VT 9 (1986–2024) MS 8 (1987–2019) AL 8 (1952–2002) TN 8 (2001–2021) MN 8 (1952–2019) ID 7 (1981–2023) MA 7 (1965–2018) VA 7 (1991–2022) WY 7 (1977–2023) DE 6 (1946–2022) DC 6 (1980–2024) NC 5 (1928–2008) ND 5 (1986–2023) NE 5 (2016–2023) NV 5 (1998–2024) SC 5 (2010–2025) RI 4 (1913–1998) WV 4 (1933–2024) UT 4 (1993–2021) KS 3 (1980–1992) AK 2 (1975–1995)

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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