Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 641 > Part III – General Provisions
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| § 641-32 | Liability on bond, how enforced |
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 641 > Part III - General Provisions
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.