Opinion
CAAP-23-0000679
04-11-2024
STATE OF HAWAI'I, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. PAUL H. STERN, Defendant-Appellant
NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI'I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER
APPEAL FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD CIRCUIT NORTH AND SOUTH KONA DIVISION (CASE NO. 3DCW-23-0001204)
Leonard, Acting Chief Judge, Hiraoka and Guidry, JJ.
ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL
Upon review of the record, it appears that:
(1) The statement of jurisdiction and opening brief were due on or before January 18, 2024, and February 20, 2024, respectively;
(2) Self-represented Defendant-Appellant Paul H. Stern (Stern) failed to file either document, or request an extension of time;
(3) On March 4, 2024, the appellate clerk entered a default notice informing Stern that the time for filing the statement of jurisdiction and opening brief had expired, the matter would be called to the court's attention on March 14, 2024, for appropriate action, which could include dismissal of the appeal, under Hawai'i Rules of Appellate Procedure Rules 12.1(e) and 30, and Stern could request relief from default by motion; and
(4) Stern has not taken any further action in this appeal.
Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the appeal is dismissed.