HRS 0386-0093 ANNOTATIONS

See HRCP rule 54(d).

Attorney fees. 35 H. 591.

Reasonable grounds. 38 H. 405.

Party who prevailed on the crucial issue held to be the prevailing party. 57 H. 535, 560 P.2d 1292.

Imposes liability for costs and fees incurred by nonappealing employer on appealing employer who loses. 66 H. 290, 660 P.2d 1316.

Imposes liability for costs and fees incurred by nonappealing employer on appealing employer who loses; "crucial issue" test applied. 5 H. App. 521, 704 P.2d 914.

When employer appeals decision of director or appeals board and subsequently withdraws either entire appeal or any portion of appeal, or concedes, the decision of director or appeals board becomes final and employer is considered losing party for purposes of subsection (b). 84 H. 390 (App.), 935 P.2d 105.

Cited: 33 H. 634.