712-1270 Places used to commit offenses against public health and morals or other offenses, a nuisance
712-1270.3 Citizen’s rights
712-1270.5 Injunctions against persons
712-1271 Suit to abate
712-1271.5 Standard of proof
712-1271.6 Protective order
712-1272 Temporary writ
712-1273 Suit to have precedence
712-1274 Failure to prosecute
712-1275 Order of abatement
712-1276 Costs and expenses
712-1277 Owner not guilty of contempt; may pay costs
712-1277.5 Contempt
712-1278 Fine, costs, lien on place
712-1279 Termination of lease
712-1280 Place
712-1281 Forfeiture; fireworks
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 712 > Part V - Nuisance Abatement

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • county: includes the city and county of Honolulu. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-22
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Place: as used in this part means any building, structure, or place, or any separate part or portion thereof, whether permanent or not, or the ground itself. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 712-1280
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.