HRS 0551-0001 ANNOTATIONS

Family court has exclusive jurisdiction to appoint guardian of person. Minors, see §571-11; adults subject to guardianship, see §571-14.

Jurisdiction of circuit court, see §§603-21.6, 603-36.

Powers, inherent powers of a court of chancery: See 13 H. 257, 262; 26 H. 337, 340-41.

Jurisdiction at chambers: See 16 H. 13, 15; 16 H. 242, aff'd 197 U.S. 348; 16 H. 412.

Under this section, even before family court constituted, court could appoint guardian of person or estate without appointing both, whether for a minor, insane person or spendthrift. 34 H. 935, 941.