Fochtman v. Honolulu Police & Fire Departments

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

PADGETT, J.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment entered in favor of the City and County of Honolulu. Plaintiff-Appellant, the parent and administrator of the estate of Phillip Roy Crist, contends that there were genuine issues of material fact which made summary judgment improper. We agree and accordingly, reverse.

The facts as they appear on the record before us are as follows: On Januáry 11, 1977, at sometime after 5:00 p.m., 19-year-old *181Phillip Roy Crist and his companion Michael Garvey, went hiking along Hahaione Valley Ridge. At approximately sunset, James…