HRS §101-10
Circuit courts handle these cases and can split issues
This section says circuit courts will hear and decide all cases under this part, with appeals allowed as the law provides. The court can also decide one issue before others, either on its own or when a party asks.
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The statute, as written — Circuit courts have jurisdiction
The circuit courts shall try and determine all actions arising under this part, subject only to an appeal in accordance with law. The court, on its own motion or on motion of any party, may try and determine any issue in the case in advance of other issues.
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