HRS 0626-0001-1008 ANNOTATIONS

This rule is identical with Fed. R. Evid. 1008. Most preliminary questions of fact are addressed to the court under Rule 104(a). The issues reserved for the jury by this rule are considered to be related to "the merits of the controversy," see Fed. R. Evid. 1008, Advisory Committee's Note. See Rule 104(b) supra.