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relative hardship test in Hawaii

5 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1999–2025 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Pelosi v. Wailea Ranch Estatesgreen
haw · 1999 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025
2 sentences

2025The relative hardship test, which is also called "balancing the equities," applies where, as here, a "prior landowner has affirmatively violated a restrictive covenant and a subsequent purchaser is asked to bear the burden of a mandatory injunction to remove the violation." Pelosi v. Wailea Ranch Ests., 91 Hawaiʻi 478, 488, 985 P.2d 1045, 1055 (1999) (citations omitted).

2008Id. at 488, 985 P.2d at 1055 (citations omitted).

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Peters v. Davisgreen
pa · 1967 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–2008
2 sentences

2008The Pelosi court also observed that in the two cases relied upon most heavily by the Sandstrom court in reaching the conclusion that the relative hardship test should not be considered when a property owner deliberately violates a restriction or intentionally “takes a chance,” Peters v. Davis, 426 Pa. 231 , 231 A.2d 748 (1967), and McDonough v. W.W.

2008The Pelosi court also observed that in the two cases relied upon most heavily by the Sandstrom court in reaching the conclusion that the relative hardship test should not be considered when a property owner deliberately violates a restriction or intentionally “takes a chance,” Peters v. Davis, 426 Pa. 231 , 231 A.2d 748 (1967), and McDonough v. W.W.

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Sandstrom v. Larsengreen
haw · 1978 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–2025
2 sentences

2025The relative hardship test need not be applied, however, "where a property owner deliberately and intentionally violates a valid express restriction running with the land [o]r intentionally takes a chance." Sandstrom v. Larsen, 59 Haw. 491, 500 , 583 P.2d 971, 978 (1978) (cleaned up).

2025The relative hardship test need not be applied, however, "where a property owner deliberately and intentionally violates a valid express restriction running with the land [o]r intentionally takes a chance." Sandstrom v. Larsen, 59 Haw. 491, 500 , 583 P.2d 971, 978 (1978) (cleaned up).

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Ventresca v. Ventrescagreen
pasuperct · 1956 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See section III.A, supra. As noted previously, however, the relative hardship test will not be applied “where a property owner ‘deliberately and intentionally violates a valid express restriction running with the land or intentionally “takes a chance.” ’ ” Sandstrom, 59 Haw. at 500 , 583 P.2d at 978 (emphasis in original) (quoting Peters v. Davis, 426 Pa. 231 , 231 A.2d 748, 752 (1967) (citing, inter alia, Ventresca v. Ventresca, 182 Pa.Super. 248 , 126 A.2d 515 (1956))).

1999See section III.A, supra. As noted previously, however, the relative hardship test will not be applied “where a property owner ‘deliberately and intentionally violates a valid express restriction running with the land or intentionally “takes a chance.” ’ ” Sandstrom, 59 Haw. at 500 , 583 P.2d at 978 (emphasis in original) (quoting Peters v. Davis, 426 Pa. 231 , 231 A.2d 748, 752 (1967) (citing, inter alia, Ventresca v. Ventresca, 182 Pa.Super. 248 , 126 A.2d 515 (1956))).

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Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc.green
illappct · 1977 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

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Harksen v. Peskagreen
sd · 1998 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

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Swaggerty v. Petersengreen
or · 1977 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

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Horvath v. Gladstonegreen
nev · 1981 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

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Hunsicker v. Katzgreen
pasuperct · 1983 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

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Hollis v. Garwall, Inc.green
wash · 1999 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

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Lange v. Scofieldgreen
ala · 1990 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
McDonough v. WW Snow Construction Co., Inc. green
vt · 1973
2 sentences

2008Snow Construction Company, 131 Vt. 436 , 306 A.2d 119 (1973), mandatory injunctions were issued against the original property owners themselves for intentionally violating restrictions of which the owners had notice.

2008Snow Construction Company, 131 Vt. 436 , 306 A.2d 119 (1973), mandatory injunctions were issued against the original property owners themselves for intentionally violating restrictions of which the owners had notice.

31999–2008
Pelosi v. Wailea Ranch Estates green
hawapp · 1999
2 sentences

1999Id. at 533 , 985 P.2d at 1100 .

1999Id. at 533 , 985 P.2d at 1100 .

11999–1999
Hollis v. Garwall, Inc. green
wash · 1999
1 sentence

1999See Nonnenmann v. Lucky Stores, Inc., 53 Ill.App.3d 509 , 10 Ill.Dec. 714 , 368 N.E.2d 200, 204 (1977) (noting that a court will apply the relative hardship test except “where encroachment by a defendant was intentional” (citation omitted)); Horvath v. Gladstone, 97 Nev. 594 , 637 P.2d 531, 533 (1981) (applying a balancing of the equities where the purchaser performed no act in violation of the restrictions); Hunsicker v. Katz, 310 Pa.Super. 213 , 456 A.2d 576, 580 (1983) (applying the relative hardship test where “the appellees’ encroachment was the result of an unintentional mistake”); Harks

11999–1999

Where else courts name it

AL 14 (1996–2026) CA 9 (1952–2022) NJ 9 (1957–2026) HI 5 (1999–2025) NY 3 (1964–1967) SD 3 (1998–2016) CO 2 (1981–2014)

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