Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    A Guide to District Court Civil Forms in the State of Hawaii
    A Guide to District Court Civil Forms in the State of Hawaii
    A Guide to District Court Civil Forms in the State of Hawaii
    Ebook123 pages1 hour

    A Guide to District Court Civil Forms in the State of Hawaii

    By HI DC Guide, Ltd.

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    This form-by-form guide examines each civil form used in the District Courts of the State of Hawai'i. It provides a breakdown of the essential elements of each form and how to avoid the costly mistakes and omissions that both novice and experienced participants in the legal system often make.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHI DC Guide, Ltd.
    Release dateOct 8, 2013
    ISBN9781301424276
    A Guide to District Court Civil Forms in the State of Hawaii

    Related to A Guide to District Court Civil Forms in the State of Hawaii

    Related ebooks

    Personal & Practical Guides For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      What Trustees Should Know About Property Transactions

      Apr 17, 2021

      UNDER the Alienation of Land Act, any deed of sale of immovable property has to be in writing, and the parties thereto or their agents have to be legally authorised to act at the time of signing of the contract. Section 2(1) of the act provides that

      4 min read

    • Article

      How to Lose Your Case in Small Claims Court

      Jan 10, 2020

      The closest thing that most of us will ever come to meeting a Judge Judy is by suing or being sued in small claims court. Having served as a pro tem judge in small claims court, I learned that, next to being stopped by a traffic officer and getting

      4 min read

    • Article

      When A Trustee Can And Cannot Be Removed

      Feb 20, 2021

      TRUSTEES are legally vested with the administration of a trust’s assets. They must manage the assets and liabilities of the trust in terms of the provisions of the trust instrument and the law, and not necessarily in a manner that pleases the benefic

      3 min read

    • Article

      What To Consider When A Trust Is Involved In Legal Action

      Oct 17, 2020

      ANY LEGAL action by a trust must be properly brought in the names of the trustees. Since a trust is not a person and cannot act, when litigation is initiated the action must be brought (or defended) by its trustees. Although it is desirable to cite t

      3 min read

    • Article

      A Unique Military Program Helps Sexual Assault Survivors. But Not All of Them.

      Jul 30, 2019

      The military gives lawyers to victims. But civilians—who make up hundreds of cases a year—are left to fend for themselves.

      6 min read

    • Article

      Trustees Are Accountable To The Master Of The High Court

      Jan 16, 2021

      A TRUSTEE of a trust is accountable at all times to the Master of the High Court and to beneficiaries. If trustees’ actions (a single or multiple trustees) contravene either the provisions of the Trust Property Control Act or the trust instrument, th

      3 min read

    • Article

      Repo Risk: Beware Illegal Car Repossessions

      Jun 13, 2022

      Used cars are suddenly so much more appealing than they used to be. With prices near historic highs and inventory near record lows, some officials are warning people with car loans that unscrupulous lenders may use more aggressive - and possibly ille

      4 min read

    • Article

      Equifax Data Breach Settlement: What You Need to Know

      Jul 24, 2019

      If you're one of the roughly 147 million people whose sensitive personal information was exposed in the 2017 Equifax data breach, get ready to claim your share of the relief. The credit bureau has agreed to a settlement of up to $700 million with the

      4 min read

    • Article

      The Lowdown on Living Trusts

      Mar 24, 2022

      If you’re putting together an estate plan, you have no doubt heard about the benefits of a living trust. Assets placed in a trust won’t go through probate, a time-consuming and potentially costly process. In addition, a living trust, also known as a

      5 min read

    • Article

      Common Law Principles And The CPA

      Dec 11, 2019

      Common Law Principles And The CPA
      1 min read

    • Article

      When A Trustee Can And Cannot Be Removed

      Feb 20, 2021

      TRUSTEES are legally vested with the administration of a trust’s assets. They must manage the assets and liabilities of the trust in terms of the provisions of the trust instrument and the law, and not necessarily in a manner that pleases the benefic

      3 min read

    • Article

      TOD Accounts Versus Revocable Trusts – Which Is Better?

      Dec 2, 2021

      In recent years the use of TOD (transfer on death) or POD (payable on death) accounts has proliferated, leading many to ask why they should bother working with an attorney to prepare a revocable trust.  After all, why do you need a trust if you can j

      2 min read

    • Article

      SSDI and COVID-19: How to Apply for Disability Benefits Now

      Jun 15, 2021

      After a year of challenges and uncertainty, the world is emerging from the pandemic. Even as the economy picks back up and life resumes some semblance of normal, for some people, the long-term impact of the virus on their health may persist for many

      2 min read

    • Article

      There’s A Bond For That

      Apr 6, 2021

      There’s A Bond For That
      2 min read

    • Article

      Old Decision in Tax Lawsuit Gets New Spin

      Apr 6, 2019

      A website known for spreading misinformation writes that a man who cited religious reasons for not paying his income taxes "has won an historic lawsuit against the IRS." That's misleading. One charge was dropped, but four others have yet to be determ

      2 min read

    • Article

      How to Opt Out of Forced Arbitration

      Jul 3, 2019

      Heads up, Chase credit card customers: The issuer is adding a binding arbitration agreement to nearly all of its cards (excluding the AARP card)--but you still have time to opt out. Chase will soon bar cardholders from banding together in a class-act

      1 min read

    • Article

      Don’t Throw Away a $12.06M Estate Tax Exemption by Accident

      Apr 14, 2022

      The federal estate tax exemption and gift exemption is presently $12.06 million. A married couple can transfer $24.12 million to their children or loved ones free of tax with proper planning. The exemption is tied to inflation, so it will continue to

      3 min read

    • Article

      Do Trustees Become The Legal Guardians Of Your Children?

      Jul 24, 2020

      The guardianship of children is governed in terms of section 18 of the Children’s Act, whereas the role of trustees is governed by the common law and the Trust Property Control Act, explains Elmarie Neilson of Neilsons Attorneys. The powers of truste

      1 min read

    • Article

      Meet The Eviction Defenders Helping To Keep Tenants At Home

      Jul 30, 2019

      A San Francisco program that guarantees legal counsel to renters reflects a reconsideration of the balance between landlords and tenant rights.

      6 min read

    • Article

      Trustees Are Accountable To The Master Of The High Court

      Jan 16, 2021

      A TRUSTEE of a trust is accountable at all times to the Master of the High Court and to beneficiaries. If trustees’ actions (a single or multiple trustees) contravene either the provisions of the Trust Property Control Act or the trust instrument, th

      3 min read

    • Article

      What to Expect When You Hire a Lawyer

      Jan 18, 2022

      If the adage about one bad apple spoiling the barrel is true, the American justice system may be in trouble. Perhaps you’ve heard of famed attorney Thomas Girardi, married to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika, who was recently accused of st

      4 min read

    • Article

      Could Your Lawyer Have Cheated You on Your Bill?

      Dec 23, 2020

      Today’s story looks at billing practices that may violate ethical rules that apply to lawyers across the country. Before reading further, if you have hired an attorney recently or in the past few years and still have the paperwork, pull out the retai

      4 min read

    • Article

      Owed Money? When NOT to File a Lawsuit for It

      Nov 2, 2020

      “Our local newspaper wrote a nice article about me obtaining my license as an architect. This led to being contacted by ‘Diane,’ who wanted to do a remodel and expansion of her law office. She was my first client,” “Ed’s” email began. “Before being p

      3 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for A Guide to District Court Civil Forms in the State of Hawaii

    0 ratings

    0 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      A Guide to District Court Civil Forms in the State of Hawaii - HI DC Guide, Ltd.

      Form DC02: Declaration Regarding Attorney’s Fees & Costs

      This form is used to state the amount of attorney fees and costs requested as a part of the total judgment amount for regular claims only (attorney’s fees are not recoverable for small claims), when the fees claimed exceed $500. (Attorney fees amounting to $500 or less can be claimed directly on the relevant Judgment form without a Form DC02.)

      When necessary, Form DC02 is filed in conjunction with Forms DC17 (Ex Parte Motion for Default Judgment) and DC18 (Non-Hearing Motion for Default Judgment) in cases where the principal amount claimed is unverified, or with Form DC34 (Judgment) where the principal amount has been verified. (The minutes of the court hearing at which the default occurred should indicate whether or not the default was verified.)

      The form may also be used to claim post-judgment attorney fees and costs under HRS §607-14.7.

      As the use of this form only arises where you have retained counsel, it is advisable to have your attorney fill out this form when required.

      CAPTION

      Division: Fill in the Division in which the original Complaint was filed (e.g., Honolulu, Wai‘anae).

      Civil No.: Fill in the case number from the original Complaint (e.g., 1RC13-1-00000X). The RC notation indicates regular claims.

      Plaintiff(s): Fill in the Plaintiff(s)’s name(s) exactly as written in the original Complaint.

      Defendant(s): Fill in the Defendant(s)’s name(s) exactly as written in the original Complaint.

      Filing Party/Attorney Name, Attorney Number, Firm Name (if applicable), Address, Telephone and Fax Numbers: Fill in the name and contact information of the filing party or attorney.

      DECLARATION

      HRS: Check off the appropriate box for the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes provision(s) under which the attorney fees are claimed.

      Judgment Amount: Fill in the sum of the principal and interest (if any). The total amount may impact the amount of attorney fees that can be recovered. (For example, attorney fees under HRS § 607-14 are limited to 25% of the principal plus interest.)

      I.: Attorney’s Fees. Select A or B (or both if fees are a combination of hourly rate and agreed-upon fees). Regardless of the selection, an itemized report (e.g., invoices) should be included as Exhibit 1. Fees claimed under Section I can be inclusive of General Excise Tax.

      A.: Fee based on an hourly rate. Check off this box if the fees are calculated by multiplying the hours spent on the action (or expected to be spent to obtain a final written judgment) by the attorney’s hourly rate.

      B.: Fee based on an agreed-upon fee. Check off this box if the fees are based on an agreed-upon fee rather than an hourly rate. The fee agreement should be explained in the space below or in an attached supplemental declaration.

      Total Fees Requested: The total amount of fees claimed under A or B (or both) should be filled in here. This amount should match the Attorney’s Fees line on Form DC34 (and Forms DC17 and DC18, if applicable).

      II.: Other Costs. Select the box next to the HRS provision under which the other costs are claimed. If Other is selected, fill in the specific statute. Copies of invoices and/or receipts of all other costs claimed should be attached to Form DC02 as Exhibit 2. Fill in an itemized list of the cost(s) and the amount(s) requested in the lines provided. The amount(s) should correspond to the invoices and/or receipts in Exhibit 2.

      Date & Signature. The person making the Declaration should print his or her name, sign, and date Form DC02 on the appropriate lines.

      ORDER

      For court use only. The judge will fill in the amount of attorney fees and other costs awarded before approving the order.

      Form DC03: Bench Warrant

      This form is used when an individual fails to show up for a court hearing (most often regarding an order for examination, pursuant to Form DC44, or an order for a garnishee to show cause, pursuant to Form DC31). It need only be filled out after a judge has order the issuance of a bench warrant, usually during the hearing at which the individual failed to

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1