§11-171 - Applicability of this part. - Hawaii Statutes

PART XI.  ELECTION CONTESTS

 

Rules of Court

 

  Applicability of Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure, see HRCP rule 81(b)(10); appeal to appellate courts, see Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure.

 

     §11-171  Applicability of this part.  This part shall apply whenever a contested election is subject to determination by a court of competent jurisdiction in the manner provided by law. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2]

 

Case Notes

 

  The court has jurisdiction to decide election contest involving legislative seat.  51 H. 354, 461 P.2d 221.

  Supreme court has jurisdiction to determine validity of the manner of submission and ratification of state constitution amendments.  60 H. 324, 590 P.2d 543.