Application of Edmundson

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

RICHARDSON, CJ.

Applicant Walter R. Edmundson is a claimant for compensation under HRS Ch. 351 1 as the victim of an attack constituting assault in the first degree. 2 Following a hearing on the claim, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) denied the claim by Decision and Order on November 23, 1976. Applicant appeals from this Decision, arguing that the Commission erred in denying the claim on the sole ground that collateral benefits received exceeded the $ 10,000 maximum payable under HRS § 351-62(b). 3

We are of the…