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Windward Christian Church v. One Love Ministries

Citation: Not availableDocket: SCWC-15-0000949

Court: Hawaii Supreme Court; December 3, 2019; Hawaii; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii rejected the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Windward Christian Church and Alan Brown on October 14, 2019. This decision follows an appeal from the Intermediate Court of Appeals concerning civil case number 13-1-2905-10. The order was issued by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald and Justices Paula A. Nakayama, Sabrina S. McKenna, Richard W. Pollack, and Michael D. Wilson on December 4, 2019.

Legal Issues Addressed

Finality of Intermediate Court of Appeals Decision

Application: The decision made by the Intermediate Court of Appeals remains in effect as the highest court declined to review the case.

Reasoning: This decision follows an appeal from the Intermediate Court of Appeals concerning civil case number 13-1-2905-10.

Judicial Authority of the Supreme Court of Hawaii

Application: The order denying the writ of certiorari was issued by the Chief Justice and four associate Justices, reflecting the court's authority in determining which cases to review.

Reasoning: The order was issued by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald and Justices Paula A. Nakayama, Sabrina S. McKenna, Richard W. Pollack, and Michael D. Wilson on December 4, 2019.

Rejection of Writ of Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii declined to review the decision of the Intermediate Court of Appeals in the civil case involving Windward Christian Church and Alan Brown.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii rejected the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Windward Christian Church and Alan Brown on October 14, 2019.