§607-3.5 Security for costs. The several courts shall have power to require either the plaintiff or defendant, upon the application of the opposite party, to give security for costs in any civil cause, upon such terms and conditions as the court deems just. [L 1972, c 88, §5(c)]
Cross References
Vexatious litigants; security, see chapter 634J.
Case Notes
There is a wide discretion in the matter of requiring security for costs. 26 H. 112, 116 (1921); 34 H. 308 (1937); 35 H. 907 (1941).
A circuit judge at chambers in proceedings for probate of a will may require of contestant security for costs. 29 H. 455 (1926).
See 22 H. 303 (1914), cited 29 H. 242, 243 (1926), as to necessity for finality of judgment in order to appeal.
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 32. Courts and Court Officers
607-1 Power of supreme court with respect to costs and fees.
607-1.5 Court interpreting services revolving fund.
607-2 Fees to be accounted for.
607-2.5 Exemption of costs and fees.
607-3 Court costs, waiver of prepayment, reduction or remission of.
607-5.7 Surcharge for indigent legal services.
607-7 Deposit and payment of fees and costs on appeal.
607-8.5 Assessment for bench warrant issuance.
607-9 Cost charges exclusive; disbursements. "Petition, plea or paper".
607-12 Witnesses' fees, mileage; taxation.
607-13 Costs; defendant's traveling expenses taxable items in certain events.
607-14 Attorneys' fees in actions in the nature of assumpsit, etc.
607-14.5 Attorneys' fees and costs in civil actions.
607-14.7 Attorney's fees, costs, and expenses; judgment creditors.
607-14.9 Actions to enforce covenants not to compete.
607-15.5 Attorneys' fees in tort actions.
607-16 In both courts, when; set off against judgment, when.
607-18 Compensation of trustees.
607-20 Charitable trusts, special provisions.
607-23 Fees of commissioners, appraisers, etc.
607-24 No bonds or costs to be filed or paid by government.
607-25 Actions based on failure to obtain government permit or approvals; attorney's fees and costs.