[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted for use in the Circuit Courts of the State of Hawaiʻi under the Hawaiʻi Rules of Civil Procedure (“HRCP”) and the Rules of the Circuit Courts (“RCC”). Confirm and adjust for District Court, Land Court, or appellate practice, which have different formatting, page-length, and filing requirements.]

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I. DOCUMENT HEADER
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [FIRST / SECOND / THIRD / FIFTH] CIRCUIT
STATE OF HAWAIʻI

[PLAINTIFF NAME], | Civil No. __
Plaintiff, | (Declaratory Relief / Tort / Contract)
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v. | Judge: Hon. ____
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[DEFENDANT NAME], | DEFENDANT [NAME]’S:
Defendant. | 1. MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT;
| 2. MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION;
| 3. DECLARATION OF __;
| 4. EXHIBITS “A” – “”;
______| 5. [PROPOSED] ORDER; AND
6. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Hearing: Date: ___
Time: __
Judge: Hon. ____
Trial Date: _____

[// GUIDANCE: Modify caption to match exact court and party alignment. Verify judge’s name, division, and calendaring procedures.]

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II. NOTICE OF MOTION
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TO: [Opposing Counsel Name], Esq., attorney for [Plaintiff/Defendant]:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the date and at the time indicated above, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, Defendant [NAME] (“Movant”), by and through undersigned counsel, will and hereby does move this Court for summary judgment pursuant to Haw. R. Civ. P. 56, Haw. R. Civ. P. 7, and Rule [__] of the Rules of the Circuit Courts of the State of Hawaiʻi.

This Motion is based upon:
1. The Motion and Memorandum that follow;
2. The Declaration of _______ and attached exhibits;
3. The records and files herein; and
4. Such additional argument and evidence as may be presented at the hearing.

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III. MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
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Defendant [NAME], through undersigned counsel, respectfully moves this Court for an order granting summary judgment in its favor and against Plaintiff [NAME] on all claims (or specify claims) on the grounds that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and Movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

DATED: [City], Hawaiʻi, ___ 20_.

Respectfully submitted,

[ATTORNEY NAME] (Bar No. ___)
[Law Firm]
[Address]
[Tel / Fax / E-mail]
Attorney for Defendant [NAME]

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IV. MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................ p. []
2. Concise Statement of Undisputed Material Facts (“CSUMF”) ................. p. []
3. Legal Standard ........................................................... p. []
4. Argument ................................................................ p. []
4.1 [First Ground for SJ] ................................................ p. []
4.2 [Second Ground for SJ] ............................................... p. []
5. Conclusion ............................................................... p. [__]

1. INTRODUCTION

[// GUIDANCE: Provide a one-paragraph case synopsis and the precise relief requested.]

2. CONCISE STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS (“CSUMF”)

[// GUIDANCE: HRCP 56 does not compel a separate CSF, but most Hawaiʻi judges require or prefer it. List each fact in numbered paragraphs; cite page- and line-specific record support (e.g., “Decl. of K. Lee ¶ 5; Ex. B at 3:12-4:2”).]

1. Fact No. 1 – [Description].
   Supporting Evidence: ____.
2. Fact No. 2 – [Description].
   Supporting Evidence: ____.
   …
   n. Fact No. n – [Description].
   Supporting Evidence: ____.

3. LEGAL STANDARD

A. Summary Judgment Standard
Under Haw. R. Civ. P. 56(c), summary judgment “shall be rendered forthwith if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.”
[// GUIDANCE: Hawaiʻi courts apply the same tripartite burden-shifting framework as federal practice. Insert controlling precedent if desired.]

B. Evidentiary Requirements
1. Authentication: Declarations must be made on personal knowledge, set forth admissible facts, and affirm competency.
2. Documentation: True and correct copies of exhibits must be attached, labeled, and referenced.
3. Hearsay: Provide foundation or exception; otherwise object may be sustained.
4. Page-Length Limits: RCC Rule 7 sets a [____]-page limit on supporting memoranda unless leave is obtained.
[// GUIDANCE: Confirm the current local rule limit (commonly 15–25 pages) for your circuit and motion type.]

4. ARGUMENT

4.1 [Ground One: Failure of Proof]
• Plaintiff bears the burden of proof on [element].
• Undisputed Facts: [cite CSUMF ¶¶].
• Analysis: [Explain why evidence is insufficient as a matter of law].

4.2 [Ground Two: Affirmative Defense]
• Undisputed Facts: [cite CSUMF ¶¶].
• Legal Authority: [Statutory cite if certain, e.g., Haw. Rev. Stat. § ___].
• Application: [Explain why defense bars claim].

[Add additional grounds as needed.]

5. CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, Movant respectfully requests that the Court:

A. Grant this Motion;
B. Enter judgment in favor of Defendant on [all/specified] claims; and
C. Award such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

DATED: [City], Hawaiʻi, ___ 20_.

[ATTORNEY NAME]
Attorney for Defendant [NAME]

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V. DECLARATION OF ___
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I, _____, declare as follows:

1. I am [title/relationship] of [Party] and am competent to testify herein.
2. I have personal knowledge of the facts set forth below, and if called as a witness could and would testify competently thereto.
3. [State Fact 1 concisely and reference as CSUMF ¶ __].
4. [State Fact 2].
   …
   n. [State Fact n].

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed this ___ day of _ 20, at [City], Hawaiʻi.

[Declarant Name]

[// GUIDANCE: Declarations under HRCP 56 must conform to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 or be notarized affidavits. Choose accordingly.]

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VI. [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
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[Judge’s caption identical to Motion]

The Court, having considered Defendant [NAME]’s Motion for Summary Judgment, the memoranda, declarations, exhibits, and the record herein, and good cause appearing,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Motion is GRANTED;
2. Judgment is entered in favor of Defendant and against Plaintiff on [specify claims]; and
3. [Optional: The Clerk of the Court shall enter final judgment forthwith].

DATED: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, ___ 20_.

Judge of the Above-Entitled Court

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VII. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing documents was duly served upon the following on ___ 20_:

[Opposing Counsel Name], Esq.
[Law Firm]
[Address]
[Method: ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ JEFS ☐ Email (by agreement) ]

DATED: [City], Hawaiʻi, ___ 20_.

[ATTORNEY NAME]

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VIII. ADDITIONAL PRACTICE NOTES
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[// GUIDANCE:
• Hearing Reservation: Many Hawaiʻi circuits require reservation of a hearing date with chambers before filing.
• Meet and Confer: Some judges mandate pre-filing conferences; check Pre-Trial Orders.
• JEFS Formatting: If e-filing, use PDF/A, 28-line numbered pleading format, and the correct “Motion for Summary Judgment” docket code.
• Oral Argument: Prepare a concise outline; argument time is often limited to 10–20 minutes.
• Page-Length Extensions: File a motion to exceed limits at least 48 hours before filing the memorandum, showing good cause.
• Reply Memorandum: Due 3 business days before hearing unless otherwise ordered (HRCP 7(b)(2)).
• Separate Judgment: If summary judgment disposes of all claims, lodge a “Judgment” document in compliance with HRCP 58.
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