Bridges v. Ching

This action was brought against three persons, “individually and as members of the Criminal Injuries Commission of the State of Hawaii”. Summary judgment was entered against the Commission only. A notice of appeal was filed by “all of the defendants”. The briefs agree that the Commission is a party to this action and is the only appellant.

Chapter 351, HRS, provides for the payment of compensation to the victims of certain crimes, and to their dependents, from a criminal injuries compensation fund created and replenished by legislative appropriation. The Chapter creates the Criminal…