The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal involving Kingsbarn Realty Capital, LLC, in a case that highlights the legal process surrounding real estate disputes. The decision affects the parties involved, including Kevin J. Hayes, Sr. and Tomoko Matsumoto, who are the petitioners in this case. The dismissal means that the appeal will not proceed, and both parties will bear their own legal costs.

This case, filed under docket number CAAP-26-0000620, was brought to the Intermediate Court of Appeals after a prior ruling from the Circuit Court of the First Circuit. The specifics of the original dispute between the parties were not detailed in the court filing, but it is common in real estate cases for disagreements to arise over property management, contracts, or financial obligations.

The appeal reached the Intermediate Court after the Circuit Court made a decision that prompted Kingsbarn Realty Capital, LLC, to seek further review. However, the nature of the initial ruling and the reasons for the appeal were not specified in the opinion. Such appeals often involve complex legal arguments and can take significant time to resolve, depending on the issues at stake.

On October 30, 2026, the court approved a Joint Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal, which had been filed by Kingsbarn Realty Capital, LLC, on October 9, 2026. The stipulation indicated that both parties agreed to dismiss the appeal with prejudice, meaning they cannot bring the same issue before the court again. The court noted that the appeal had not yet been docketed, which allowed for this dismissal under the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure.

The court ruled, "the parties shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs on appeal," indicating that each side will cover its own legal expenses related to this case. The opinion was signed by Presiding Judge Clyde J. Wadsworth and Associate Judges Sonja M.P. McCullen and Daniel M. Gluck.

This ruling has implications for both parties involved. For Kevin J. Hayes, Sr. and Tomoko Matsumoto, the dismissal means that they will not have to continue with the appeals process, which can be lengthy and costly. For Kingsbarn Realty Capital, LLC, the dismissal allows them to move forward without the burden of an ongoing appeal.

Going forward, this dismissal may set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in Hawaii, particularly regarding the stipulation process for dismissing appeals. It highlights the importance of parties reaching agreements before cases escalate further in the appellate system.

As for what’s next, the parties may choose to settle any remaining issues outside of court, but details about any related cases or potential appeals were not available in the court filing. The dismissal of this appeal closes this chapter for the parties involved, allowing them to focus on their respective futures.