· 12/12/2011
Thomas v. Kidani.
Citations
- 126 Haw. 125
- 267 P.3d 1230
- 2011 Haw. LEXIS 271
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- explaining that a defendant without a burden of proof at trial can satisfy its burden as summary judgment movant by showing that the plaintiff cannot establish the existence of an element of the claim at issue
- setting forth the elements of a legal malpractice claim under Hawaii law and discussing causation
- conclusory assertions as to essential elements are insufficient to satisfy summary judgment burden
- reviewing grant of summary judgment de novo
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Judges: Nakayama, McKenna, Recktenwald, Acoba, Nacino, Duffy, Kim
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