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HI SB144
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Gil Keith-agaran
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AI Summary
- Increases the threshold value in controversy requirement for jury trials in civil cases at common law from $5,000 to $10,000
- Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 604-5(b) to raise the amount threshold for commencing civil actions in circuit court when jury trial is demanded
- District courts will continue to try and determine all actions without a jury, with cases transferred to circuit court only when jury trial is demanded and the amount in controversy exceeds the new $10,000 threshold
- Becomes effective upon approval and ratification of a constitutional amendment establishing the new $10,000 threshold for jury trials in civil cases
Legislative Description
Suits at Common Law; Jury Trials; Value in Controversy
Last Action
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
4/15/2016
Committee Referrals
Finance3/24/2015
Judiciary3/12/2015
Ways and Means2/20/2015
Judiciary and Labor1/22/2015
Full Bill Text
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