What is the scope of review for a state Supreme Court’s decision?

The scope of review for a state Supreme Court’s decision in Hawaii is generally limited. It is the court’s duty to review decisions made by lower courts for errors of law and fact. The court will look at the legal issues that arose during the case and consider whether the lower court applied the correct legal principles. The court may also consider the facts of the case to determine if the lower court’s decision was based on sound reasoning and accurate factual findings. When making its decision, the Supreme Court of Hawaii typically will not reweigh the evidence or substitute its own opinion for that of the lower court. The court’s determination is based on whether or not the lower court’s decision was correct as a matter of law, applying the law as it stands. The court’s decision may also be based on the circumstances of the case as well as its consideration of the evidence presented. The Supreme Court of Hawaii will also generally review the lower court’s decisions to ensure that they are consistent with applicable constitutional, statutory, and case law. The court may also review the lower court’s interpretation and application of the law to the facts of the case, but will usually not consider any new evidence that was not submitted to the lower court. The scope of review for a state Supreme Court’s decision in Hawaii is thus generally limited to legal and factual errors.

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