The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by Stephen Kenny due to his failure to pay required filing fees. This decision affects Kenny and highlights the importance of adhering to court orders in the appeals process.

The court's ruling came on June 24, 2026, in the case of Andrejeff v. Kenny, under docket number CAAP-26-0000105. The appeal was initiated by Kenny on November 25, 2025, but he did not comply with a prior court order to pay the necessary fees.

Background

The parties involved in this case are Yelena Alexis Andrejeff, Celia E. Roberts, Damara Hara Lange, who are the Petitioners-Appellees, and Stephen Kenny, who is the Respondent-Appellant. The dispute arose from a decision made by the District Court of the Second Circuit in Wailuku, Hawaii.

Details about the original case were not available in the court filing. However, it is clear that Kenny, representing himself, sought to appeal a decision made by the lower court. The appeal process requires the payment of filing fees, which Kenny failed to fulfill, leading to the dismissal of his appeal.

The Ruling

The court ruled that Kenny's appeal would be dismissed due to his non-compliance with the order to pay filing fees. The court noted that it had previously denied his motion to proceed on appeal without paying these fees, known as proceeding in forma pauperis. The March 12, 2026 order explicitly stated that Kenny was required to pay the filing fees within ten days, warning that failure to do so could result in dismissal.

The court stated, "Failure to pay the filing fees may result in the appeal being dismissed."

Since Kenny did not comply with this order and the time for compliance had expired, the court found it appropriate to dismiss the appeal. Chief Judge Karen T. Nakasone, along with Associate Judges Clyde J. Wadsworth and Daniel M. Gluck, issued the ruling.

Impact

This dismissal serves as a reminder of the procedural requirements necessary to pursue an appeal in Hawaii. The court's decision emphasizes that individuals must adhere to court orders regarding filing fees, or risk losing their opportunity to appeal. This ruling may impact Kenny's ability to seek further legal recourse regarding the original case.

Furthermore, this case illustrates the challenges faced by self-represented litigants in navigating the legal system. Without legal counsel, individuals like Kenny may struggle to understand and comply with procedural rules, which can lead to unfavorable outcomes in their cases.

What's Next

It is unclear if Kenny plans to appeal this dismissal or if he has any related cases pending. The court filing did not provide additional information regarding future legal actions he may pursue.