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Haw. Civil Jury Instr. 4.5

TYPES OF EVIDENCE – DIRECT AND CIRCUMSTANTIAL

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There are two kinds of evidence from which you may decide

the facts of a case: direct evidence and circumstantial

evidence.

Direct evidence is direct proof of a fact, for example, the

testimony of an eyewitness.

Circumstantial evidence is indirect proof of a fact, that

is, when certain facts lead you to conclude that another fact

also exists.

You may consider both direct evidence and circumstantial

evidence when deciding the facts of this case. You are allowed

to give equal weight to both kinds of evidence. The weight to

be given any kind of evidence is for you to decide.

Provenance

Source: courts.state.hi.us
Retrieved: 2026-08-20
Edition: 2026-08-20
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