Except as otherwise expressly provided in this part, the procedure shall be the same as in other civil actions.
HRS § 101-11
Condemnor has duty to open and close in presentation of evidence. 48 H. 101, 395 P.2d 932. Based on the established common law convention of this jurisdiction at the time of adoption of the state constitution, as a general matter, a right to jury trial exists in state eminent domain proceedings. 91 H. 81, 979 P.2d 1107. Cited:30 Haw. 1, 5.