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Proposing an Amendment to the Hawaii Constitution to Change the Threshold Value in Controversy Requirement for Jury Trials in Civil Cases at Common Law from $5,000 to $10,000

Hawaii Ballot Measure - SB 143

Election: Nov. 8, 2016 (General)

Outcome: Failed

Categories:

Legal
Constitution

Summary

Proposes an amendment to article I, section 13, of the Hawaii Constitution to increase the threshold value in controversy requirement for jury trials in civil cases at common law from $5,000 to $10,000.

Measure Text

"Shall the threshold value in controversy requirement for jury trials in civil cases at common law be increased from $5,000 to $10,000?"

YES ( ) NO ( )

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