HRS §602-57
What cases the intermediate appeals court can hear
This section explains which cases the intermediate appellate court can handle. It can hear appeals allowed by law, decide agreed-upon legal questions without a lawsuit, and issue orders needed for its work. Cases may be moved to another court or reviewed by a higher court.
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The statute, as written — Jurisdiction
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the intermediate appellate court shall have jurisdiction, subject to transfer as provided in section 602-58 or review on application for a writ of certiorari as provided in section 602-59: (1) To hear and determine appeals from any court or agency when appeals are allowed by law; (2) To entertain, in its discretion, any case submitted without suit when there is a question of law that could be the subject of a civil action or proceeding in the circuit court, or tax appeal court, and the parties agree upon the facts upon which the controversy depends; and (3) To make or issue any order or writ necessary or appropriate in the aid of its jurisdiction, and in such case, any judge may issue a writ or an order to show cause returnable before the court.
Sections this one refers to
§602-58 When a case can move to the Hawaii Supreme Court
§602-59 Asking the Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision
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