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Haw. R. App. P. 38 (2026)

Rule 38. Damages And Costs For

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Rule 38. DAMAGES AND COSTS FOR FRIVOLOUS APPEALS. If a Hawaiʻi appellate court determines that an appeal decided by it was frivolous, it may, after a separately filed motion or notice from the appellate court and reasonable opportunity to respond, award damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, to the appellee. (Amended December 6, 1999, effective January 1, 2000.)