Kern v. Bannister

Summary

The Hawaiʻi Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The court concluded that the circuit court’s amended judgment was not final or appealable because it contemplated additional eviction costs, did not liquidate unpaid rent, and permitted a later claim for property damage.

Holdings

1. An amended judgment that leaves eviction costs and post-February 28, 2024 unpaid rent unresolved and permits a later claim for property damage is not final or appealable, notwithstanding its purported certification under HRCP Rule 54(b).

Questions Presented

1. Whether the circuit court's Amended Judgment was sufficiently final and appealable to confer appellate jurisdiction.

Disposition

dismissed