Legal Case Summary

LONG v. CITY, COUNTY OF HONOLULU


Date Argued: Mon Nov 05 2007
Case Number: 05-16567
Docket Number: 7853756
Judges:O'scannlain, Tashima, M. Smith
Duration: 32 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Long v. City and County of Honolulu** **Docket Number:** 7853756 **Court:** [Specify the court, e.g., Hawaii State Court, U.S. District Court, etc.] **Date:** [Insert date of decision or filing, if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** [Name], represented by [Attorney's Name or Law Firm] - **Defendant:** City and County of Honolulu, represented by [Defendant's Attorney's Name or Law Firm] **Background:** The case arose from a dispute involving [briefly summarize the issue, e.g., alleged violations of local ordinances, civil rights claims, property disputes, etc.]. The plaintiff, Long, filed a suit against the City and County of Honolulu, claiming that [summarize the plaintiff's claims and the basis for their lawsuit, e.g., discrimination, improper enforcement of laws, constitutional violations]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case include: 1. Whether the City and County of Honolulu violated [specific laws or constitutional provisions]; 2. The extent of the municipal government's liability under [relevant legal doctrines, statutes, etc.]; 3. [Any additional legal issues pertinent to the case]. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Long contended that [summarize the key arguments presented by the plaintiff, focusing on the violation of rights, lack of justification for city actions, etc.]. The plaintiff sought [describe the remedies sought, e.g., damages, injunctions, declaratory relief]. - **Defendant's Argument:** The City and County of Honolulu argued that [summarize the defense's position, such as justifications for their actions, lack of jurisdiction, or legal defenses against the claims]. They contended that [any key case law or statutory defenses]. **Court's Decision:** [Include the ruling of the court—whether the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff or the defendant, and provide a brief explanation of the reasoning behind the court’s decision. If a trial date or further proceedings were scheduled, mention that.] **Impact:** This case has implications for [discuss the broader significance of the ruling, e.g., impact on local governance, citizen rights, precedent setting for future cases, etc.]. It highlights [any legal principles or societal issues that the case touches upon]. **Conclusion:** The Long v. City and County of Honolulu case underscores the delicate balance between municipal authority and individual rights. As the litigation progresses, it may provide important insights into [mention potential future developments related to the case or its relevance in a larger legal context]. **Note:** The details provided in this summary should be verified with official court documents and rulings for accuracy, as it is intended as a general overview based on typical case summaries.

LONG v. CITY, COUNTY OF HONOLULU


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