§664-31 Definitions. Wherever used in this part:

"Controversy" means the matter or question at issue before the court.

"Private individuals or persons" means either individuals, companies, or corporations, or any others except the State. [L 1886, c 69, §1; am L 1888, c 26, §1; am L 1907, c 56, §1; RL 1925, §2936; RL 1935, §3677; RL 1945, §10218; RL 1955, §234-30; HRS §664-31; am L 1972, c 90, §6(1)]