Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of Hawai'i accepted the Application for Writ of Certiorari filed by Alaka'i Na Keiki, Inc. on September 14, 2011, concerning case number SCWC-29742. This case involves Kathryn Matayoshi, the current Superintendent of Education, who has replaced Patricia Hamamoto, the Superintendent at the time of the initial circuit court decision. The Court will schedule oral arguments and notify the parties involved regarding the scheduling details. The order was issued on October 28, 2011, and signed by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald and Associate Justices Paula A. Nakayama, Simeon R. Acoba, Jr., James E. Duffy, Jr., and Sabrina S. McKenna.
Legal Issues Addressed
Acceptance of Writ of Certiorarisubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of Hawai'i accepted the Application for Writ of Certiorari filed by Alaka'i Na Keiki, Inc., indicating that the court will review the lower court's decision.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Hawai'i accepted the Application for Writ of Certiorari filed by Alaka'i Na Keiki, Inc. on September 14, 2011, concerning case number SCWC-29742.
Scheduling of Oral Argumentssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court's decision to schedule oral arguments demonstrates the procedural step following the acceptance of a writ of certiorari, allowing parties to present their arguments in person.
Reasoning: The Court will schedule oral arguments and notify the parties involved regarding the scheduling details.
Substitution of Party in Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The substitution of Kathryn Matayoshi for Patricia Hamamoto as the Superintendent of Education reflects the procedural allowance for substituting parties when official positions change during litigation.
Reasoning: This case involves Kathryn Matayoshi, the current Superintendent of Education, who has replaced Patricia Hamamoto, the Superintendent at the time of the initial circuit court decision.