The Estate of Christopher Thompson, also known as Christopher M. Thompson, also known as Christopher Michael Thompson

Summary

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaiʻi approved the parties’ stipulation to dismiss an appeal from a probate matter with prejudice. The court ordered dismissal under Hawaiʻi Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 42(a) and directed the parties to bear their own appellate attorneys’ fees and costs.

Holdings

1. The court approved the parties' stipulation for dismissal with prejudice because the appeal had not yet been docketed, the stipulation was signed by counsel for all parties, and dismissal was authorized by Hawaiʻi Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 42(a).

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should approve the parties' stipulation for dismissal of the appeal under Hawaiʻi Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 42(a).

Disposition

dismissed