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Jou v. Schmidt

Citation: Not availableDocket: SCWC-29868

Court: Hawaii Supreme Court; June 26, 2012; Hawaii; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i has accepted the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Emerson M.F. Jou, M.D., against J.P. Schmidt, Insurance Commissioner, and Dai-Tokyo Royal Insurance Company. This case, referenced as SCWC-29868, originates from the Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA No. 29868; Civil No. 05-1-1053). The order was signed by Acting Chief Justice Nakayama and Justices Acoba and McKenna, with Circuit Judge Kim substituting for the recused Chief Justice Recktenwald, and Circuit Judge Pollack appointed due to a vacancy. The writ will be scheduled for oral argument, with notifications to be sent to the parties involved.

Legal Issues Addressed

Judicial Panel Assignment

Application: Judicial roles were adjusted with Circuit Judge Kim substituting for the recused Chief Justice and Circuit Judge Pollack appointed due to a vacancy.

Reasoning: The order was signed by Acting Chief Justice Nakayama and Justices Acoba and McKenna, with Circuit Judge Kim substituting for the recused Chief Justice Recktenwald, and Circuit Judge Pollack appointed due to a vacancy.

Oral Argument Scheduling

Application: The case will proceed with oral arguments, and notifications regarding the schedule will be sent to the parties involved.

Reasoning: The writ will be scheduled for oral argument, with notifications to be sent to the parties involved.

Writ of Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i accepts the application for writ of certiorari, allowing the case to be reviewed after the decision of the Intermediate Court of Appeals.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i has accepted the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Emerson M.F. Jou, M.D., against J.P. Schmidt, Insurance Commissioner, and Dai-Tokyo Royal Insurance Company.