§607-3.5 - Security for costs. - Hawaii Statutes

     §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; 34 H. 308; 35 H. 907.  Security for costs may be required after answer has been filed.  Id.  A circuit judge at chambers in proceedings for probate of a will may require of contestant security for costs.  29 H. 455.  See 22 H. 303, cited 29 H. 242, 243, as to necessity for finality of judgment in order to appeal.  As to "final judgment" see pt. I A2 of note appended to chapter 641.