Are there any rules or limitations on witnesses testifying in a small claims court case?

Yes, there are rules and limitations on witnesses testifying in a small claims court case in Hawaii. Witnesses may be called to testify at a trial in the small claims court, but the court has the authority to decide whether or not a witness is necessary and, if so, how much of a witness’s testimony is allowed. The court may limit the number of witnesses who can testify on behalf of each party. The parties themselves (the plaintiff and defendant) are allowed to testify, but the court can limit their testimony if it feels that it is irrelevant or redundant. Witnesses may be asked to provide only certain types of information or may be limited to speaking on specific topics. In addition, the court can limit a witness’s testimony to what the witness can actually remember and will often limit a witness’s testimony to the facts relevant to the case. Witnesses must also testify under oath and can be subject to cross-examination. They are not allowed to offer opinions on the case or to testify about matters that are not relevant to the case. In some cases, the court can decide not to allow the witness to testify at all.

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