Background
Azizi Kaiama, appearing without counsel, filed a document titled “Motion to Alter or Amend Judgement” on August 24, 2026.
The Hawaii Supreme Court construed the filing as a motion for reconsideration of its June 25, 2026 opinion because Kaiama sought amendments to that opinion.
The Court’s Holding
The Hawaii Supreme Court held that Kaiama’s motion was untimely.
It therefore dismissed the motion.
Key Takeaways
- A filing seeking changes to an appellate opinion may be construed as a motion for reconsideration.
- Reconsideration motions must be timely filed.
- An untimely reconsideration motion is subject to dismissal.
Why It Matters
The order underscores that requests to amend an appellate opinion are governed by reconsideration procedures and deadlines. Even a self-represented litigant’s filing will be dismissed when it is untimely.
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