The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal in the case of T.T. v. S.T. The decision, made on June 24, 2026, affects both parties involved in the case, T.T. and S.T. This ruling is significant as it concludes the legal proceedings without a further court decision on the merits of the appeal.

The court’s decision came after both parties filed a Joint Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal on June 22, 2026. This stipulation indicated that both T.T. and S.T. agreed to dismiss the appeal and would bear their own attorneys' fees and costs. The dismissal means that the lower court's decision stands as the final ruling in this case.

Background

T.T. and S.T. were involved in a dispute that led to legal action in the Family Court of the Fifth Circuit. The details of the original case were not provided in the court filing, but it is clear that the matter reached the Intermediate Court of Appeals after T.T. filed an appeal against a decision made by the Family Court.

The appeal was formally docketed under case number CAAP-25-0000690. The parties sought to resolve their differences through the appellate process, but ultimately decided to dismiss the appeal. The reasons for this decision were not disclosed in the court documents.

The Ruling

The court ruled to approve the Joint Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal. Chief Judge Karen T. Nakasone, along with Associate Judges Clyde J. Wadsworth and Daniel M. Gluck, signed the order. The court stated, "the Stipulation is signed by counsel for all appearing parties," confirming that both parties were in agreement about the dismissal.

This ruling effectively ends the appeal process, allowing the original ruling from the Family Court to remain in effect. The court also noted that both parties would bear their own attorneys' fees and costs, indicating that neither party would seek reimbursement from the other.

Impact

The dismissal of this appeal means that whatever decision was made by the Family Court will not be reviewed or overturned by the Intermediate Court of Appeals. This outcome is important for both T.T. and S.T., as it resolves their legal dispute without further litigation. The decision may also set a precedent for future cases where parties choose to dismiss appeals after reaching an agreement.

While the specifics of the Family Court's decision are not detailed in the court filing, the dismissal suggests that both parties may have found a resolution outside of the appellate process. This could indicate a willingness to settle matters amicably or a recognition that continuing the appeal may not be beneficial for either party.

What's Next

Details were not available in the court filing regarding whether the case could be appealed further or if there are related cases pending. However, since the appeal has been dismissed, it is unlikely that this specific case will proceed further in the appellate courts.