Oahu Publications, Inc. v. Abercrombie.

Opinion of the Court by

RECKTENWALD, C.J.

We consider whether the Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) erred in denying Oahu Publications’ request for appellate attorneys’ fees and costs. In brief summary, Oahu Publications filed the underlying suit against The Honorable Neil Abercrombie, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Hawai'i, under the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 92F, seeking to obtain the list of nominees considered for a vacancy on the Hawai'i Supreme Court. After the parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment,…