University of Hawaii v. Leahi Foundation

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

KOBAYASHI, J.

This is an appeal by the University of Hawaii, a public body corporate of the State of Hawaii.

Appellant instituted a proceeding in eminent domain 1 to condemn certain land and improvements owned by the Leahi Foundation, 2 a nonprofit Hawaii corporation, formerly Leahi Home (appellee). On the question of whether the appellant was entitled to a credit of $1,500,000.00, to be deducted from the condemnation award, the trial court held that the appellant was entitled to a credit of no more than $333,870.00.

We modify the trial court’s judgment as hereinafter…