HRS §634J-3
How the court hears a motion for security
At the hearing on a motion for security, the court looks at evidence, which can be written or spoken, from witnesses or affidavits. Any decision the court makes about this motion does not decide any issue in the main lawsuit or its merits.
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The statute, as written — Hearing procedure
At the hearing upon the motion for security the court shall consider material evidence, written or oral, by witnesses or affidavit. No determination made by the court in determining or ruling upon the motion shall be, or be deemed to be, a determination of any issue in the litigation or of the merits of the litigation.
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