L.Z. v. J.Z.

NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER

Electronically Filed
Intermediate Court of Appeals
CAAP-XX-XXXXXXX
16-NOV-2023
08:29 AM
Dkt. 13 ODSD
NO. CAAP-XX-XXXXXXX

IN THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS

OF THE STATE OF HAWAI I

L.Z., Plaintiff-Appellee, v.
J.Z., Defendant-Appellant

APPEAL FROM THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
(CASE NO. 5DV211000175)

ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL
(By: Hiraoka, Presiding Judge, Wadsworth and Guidry, JJ.)
Upon review of the record, it appears that:

(1) The statement of jurisdiction and opening brief

were due on or before August 21, 2023, and September 18, 2023,

respectively;

(2) Self-represented Defendant-Appellant J.Z. (JZ)

failed to file either document, or request an extension of time;

(3) On September 26, 2023, the appellate clerk entered

a default notice informing JZ 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 October 6,

2023, for appropriate action, which could include dismissal of

the appeal under Hawai i Rules of Appellate Procedure

Rules 12.1(e) and 30, and JZ could request relief from default by

motion; and
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(4) JZ has not taken any further action in this appeal.

Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the appeal is

dismissed.

DATED: Honolulu, Hawai i, November 16, 2023.

/s/ Keith K. Hiraoka
Presiding Judge

/s/ Clyde J. Wadsworth
Associate Judge

/s/ Kimberly T. Guidry
Associate Judge

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