§654-8 Plaintiff's option. If the party found to be entitled to the property is not already in possession thereof by delivery under this chapter, or otherwise, the party may, in addition to an execution for damages awarded under section 654-7, at the party's option have an execution for the delivery of the specific property, or for the value thereof. If any portion of the property cannot be obtained on execution the party entitled thereto may take the remainder and apply for and obtain a supplementary judgment for the value of the missing portion together with damages. [L Sp 1949, c 7, pt of §1; RL 1955, §244-28; HRS §654-29; am L 1972, c 90, §1(f); ren HRS §654-8; gen ch 1985] Rules of Court See HRCP rules 64, 69, 70.
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