Mendez v. Sage

Summary

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaiʻi dismissed Jonathan A. Sage's appeal from a Family Court of the Third Circuit matter. The court found that Sage failed to file the required statement of jurisdiction and opening brief, did not seek extensions, and took no further action after receiving a default notice. The dismissal was ordered under Hawaiʻi Rules of Appellate Procedure Rules 12.1(e) and 30.

Holdings

1. An appeal may be dismissed when the appellant fails to file the required statement of jurisdiction and opening brief by the deadlines, does not request an extension, and takes no action after receiving notice of default and the possibility of dismissal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed because the appellant failed to file the required statement of jurisdiction and opening brief and failed to seek relief from default.

Disposition

dismissed