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Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. v. Mahaulu

Citation: Not availableDocket: SCWC-29381

Court: Hawaii Supreme Court; October 17, 2011; Hawaii; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of Hawai'i has rejected the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Edward N. Mahaulu, also known as Edward Mahaulu, on September 6, 2011. The case originated from the Intermediate Court of Appeals, designated as ICA No. 29381 and Civil No. 3RC07-1-0092. The order was issued by Acting Chief Justice Paula A. Nakayama, along with Justices Acoba, Duffy, McKenna, and Circuit Judge Castagnetti, who substituted for Chief Justice Recktenwald due to recusal. The rejection was formalized in a document dated October 17, 2011. Edward N. Mahaulu represented himself in this matter.

Legal Issues Addressed

Judicial Recusal and Substitution

Application: A substitution occurred due to the recusal of Chief Justice Recktenwald, with Circuit Judge Castagnetti taking his place on the panel.

Reasoning: The order was issued by Acting Chief Justice Paula A. Nakayama, along with Justices Acoba, Duffy, McKenna, and Circuit Judge Castagnetti, who substituted for Chief Justice Recktenwald due to recusal.

Pro Se Representation

Application: Edward N. Mahaulu represented himself in the proceedings before the Supreme Court of Hawai'i.

Reasoning: Edward N. Mahaulu represented himself in this matter.

Rejection of Writ of Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court of Hawai'i declined to review the lower court's decision by rejecting the application for a writ of certiorari.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Hawai'i has rejected the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Edward N. Mahaulu, also known as Edward Mahaulu, on September 6, 2011.