Duarte v. Kimura

Summary

The Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi denied petitioners' petition for a writ of mandamus because they did not demonstrate a clear and indisputable right to relief. The court also referred the matter to the Hawaiʻi Attorney General for investigation into the unauthorized practice of law based on the petition's preparation statement.

Holdings

1. Petitioners did not demonstrate a clear and indisputable right to relief, so the petition for a writ of mandamus was denied.
2. The matter was referred to the Attorney General of the State of Hawaiʻi for investigation into unauthorized practice of law.

Questions Presented

1. Whether petitioners demonstrated a clear and indisputable right to relief warranting issuance of a writ of mandamus.
2. Whether the petition should be referred to the Hawaiʻi Attorney General for investigation into the unauthorized practice of law.

Disposition

writ_denied