Hawaii Supreme Court

The decisions of this court that later decisions in the law library cite most, and where to find its court rules.

The library holds 16,684 decisions of this court, filed through June 29, 2026.

Court level

Highest court of the state

Jurisdiction

Hawaii

Which decisions of the Hawaii Supreme Court are cited most?

These are the 5 decisions of this court that later decisions in the library cite most often, most cited first.

1. Kema v. GaddisJuly 26, 1999 · cited 510 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
2. Amfac, Inc. v. Waikiki Beachcomber Investment Co.October 14, 1992 · cited 424 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
3. State v. ArceoNovember 18, 1996 · cited 364 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
4. Rodrigues v. StateJuly 20, 1970 · cited 273 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
5. State v. SantiagoDecember 29, 1971 · cited 256 timesNo negative treatment found in this library

A high count shows a case is used often, not that it is still good law: open the case and read the later cases.

Where are the rules of the Hawaii Supreme Court?

They are in the library under the Hawaii Supreme Court: search its rules. Local rules and standing orders may add requirements.

Which other Hawaii courts have pages?

These courts also have a page of their most cited decisions. The court directory lists every court of Hawaii.

• Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals

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