Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of Hawai#i, in case SCOT-12-0001067, addressed the complaint filed by plaintiff Janice K.M. Chung Keli#ihananui against defendants Times Supermarket Manager Curtis Hasuike, Zippy's Restaurant Manager Jane Doe, and Kahala Mall Security Chiefs. Upon reviewing the complaint and supporting documents submitted on December 7, 2012, the Court determined that it lacked jurisdiction to consider the matter as per HRS 602-5 (Supp. 2011). Consequently, the Court issued an order dismissing the complaint. The order was signed by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald and Justices Paula A. Nakayama, Simeon R. Acoba, Jr., Sabrina S. McKenna, and Richard W. Pollack, dated December 17, 2012.
Legal Issues Addressed
Dismissal of Complaint for Lack of Jurisdictionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court dismissed the complaint due to its inability to exercise jurisdiction over the case.
Reasoning: Consequently, the Court issued an order dismissing the complaint.
Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Hawai#isubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of Hawai#i determined it did not have jurisdiction to hear the complaint filed by the plaintiff.
Reasoning: Upon reviewing the complaint and supporting documents submitted on December 7, 2012, the Court determined that it lacked jurisdiction to consider the matter as per HRS 602-5 (Supp. 2011).