Bush v. Watson

KLEIN, Justice.

Plaintiffs-Appellants Leiff Koa Bush, Martin D.L. Kahae, Colette Y. Machado, and Kelson “Mac” Poepoe (Appellants) appeal the second circuit court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the Defendants-Appellees and amended judgment dismissing the Appellants’ claims with prejudice. The Appellants’ complaint sought (1) a declaration that certain third party agreements (TPAs) 1 are contrary to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) 2 and (2) an injunction barring homestead lessees from entering into such agreements with non-Hawaiians.

I. BACKGROUND

Appellants Bush, Kahae,…