HRS 0386-0091 ANNOTATIONS

Proceedings are to be as simple and informal as may be consistent with right and justice. 24 H. 731.

Plain language of subsection (a) prohibits an appeal from a judgment entered in accordance with this section; county had no right to appeal from the judgments and orders entered; under section's plain language, an appellate court lacks jurisdiction to consider a prohibited appeal. 95 H. 288, 22 P.3d 84.

Where claimant failed to serve employer and insurer with motion and summons, due process violated; circuit court thus did not acquire personal jurisdiction over employer and insurer and judgment and garnishee summons issued pursuant to this section in absence of personal jurisdiction void. 82 H. 405 (App.), 922 P.2d 1018.

Cited: 27 H. 431, 432.