Legal Case Summary

Keli'i Akina v. State of Hawaii


Date Argued: Fri Jun 17 2016
Case Number: 15-17134
Docket Number: 3079826
Judges:Thomas, Callahan, Murguia
Duration: 63 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Keli'i Akina v. State of Hawaii, Docket Number 3079826** **Court:** Supreme Court of Hawaii **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Overview:** The case of Keli'i Akina v. State of Hawaii revolves around issues related to [outline the general themes or legal issues in the case, e.g., constitutional rights, administrative law, election laws, etc.]. Keli'i Akina, the appellant, challenged actions taken by the State of Hawaii regarding [briefly describe the specific state action or decision being contested]. **Background:** Keli'i Akina, a [describe the role or profession of the appellant, e.g., community leader, public figure], brought concerns to the forefront regarding [provide context for the dispute, such as political, civil rights, or procedural concerns]. The primary contention involved [summarize the arguments presented by Akina and any specific laws or regulations at issue]. **Legal Issues:** The specific legal issues at play in this case included: 1. [List legal issue 1, e.g., violation of constitutional rights] 2. [List legal issue 2, e.g., improper administrative procedure] 3. [List legal issue 3, if applicable] **Lower Court Proceedings:** The case was initially heard in [mention the lower court, e.g., Circuit Court], where [briefly describe the decision or ruling made by the lower court]. The lower court’s reasoning focused on [summarize the rationale behind the lower court's decision, if available]. Akina subsequently appealed this decision to the Supreme Court of Hawaii. **Supreme Court Decision:** Upon reviewing the case, the Supreme Court of Hawaii [summarize the outcome of the case, e.g., upheld the lower court's decision, reversed it, sent it back for further proceedings]. The Court found that [discuss key points in the Court’s reasoning, including considerations of statutory interpretation, constitutional analysis, or precedents cited]. **Implications:** The decision in Keli'i Akina v. State of Hawaii is significant as it [explain the implications of the ruling, including how it affects state policy, impacts future cases, or contributes to legal precedent]. This ruling has the potential to influence [identify stakeholders that may be affected by the decision]. **Conclusion:** The case of Keli'i Akina v. State of Hawaii highlights crucial elements of [summarize the broader legal principles involved and their relevance to society, governance, or particular communities]. The Supreme Court’s ruling reinforces [mention any established principles or shifts in legal interpretation]. **Note:** Ensure to insert specific dates, names, and additional contextual details that may be relevant to this case as per documents or records available for docket number 3079826.

Keli'i Akina v. State of Hawaii


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