Background
This land-registration matter concerns an application by Pioneer Mill Company, Limited, to register and confirm title to land in Lāhainā, Maui. Kahoma Land LLC was substituted as applicant for Lots 1, 2, and 3A.
Petitioner Edward P. Kakalia filed a motion for reconsideration on January 16, 2026. The Supreme Court considered the motion, supporting documents, and record.
The Court’s Holding
The Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi held that Kakalia’s motion for reconsideration was untimely.
Because the motion was not timely filed, the court dismissed it. The order did not address the merits of the requested reconsideration.
Key Takeaways
- A motion for reconsideration may be dismissed when filed outside the applicable time limit.
- The court disposed of the motion on timeliness grounds without reaching its merits.
- The order arose from a land-title registration proceeding involving property in Lāhainā, Maui.
Why It Matters
The order underscores that litigants seeking reconsideration must comply with filing deadlines. An untimely filing can end the request without substantive review.