Shishido v. State

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

HEEN, J.

Plaintiff Hakaru Shishido (Shishido) appeals from the judgment entered in favor of the State of Hawaii (State) pursuant to an order granting State’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The sole issue in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in granting State’s motion. We reverse and remand the action for reinstatement of the jury verdict and judgment.

On January 5, 1980, Shishido attended the Hula Bowl Game at the Aloha Stadium. Shishido and his son, Allen, met a friend, George Pali, at Pali’s office near the stadium. From there they walked to…