HRS §635-56
When a court can set aside a verdict or order a new trial
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗In a civil case, or in a criminal case where the jury found the defendant guilty, the court can throw out the verdict if it clearly goes against the evidence and shows the jury was biased, prejudiced, emotional, or confused about the judge's instructions. The court can also order a new trial for any legal reason.
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The statute, as written — Grounds for new trial
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
In any civil case or in any criminal case wherein a verdict of guilty has been rendered, the court may set aside the verdict when it appears to be so manifestly against the weight of the evidence as to indicate bias, prejudice, passion, or misunderstanding of the charge of the court on the part of the jury; or the court may in any civil or criminal case grant a new trial for any legal cause.
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