§1-21  "Oath".  The word"oath" includes a solemn affirmation. [CC 1859, §19; RL 1925, §18; RL1935, §19; RL 1945, §18; RL 1955, §1-26; HRS §1-21; am L 1973, c 31, §1]

 

Cross References

 

  Constitutional provisions, see Const. art. I, §7 and art.XVI, §4.

  Right to affirm instead of swear on grounds of religiousbelief, see §621-12.

 

Rules of Court

 

  See HRCP rule 43(d); HRPP rule 6(h); DCRCP rule 43(d).

 

Case Notes

 

  Judicial oath in common use is legal oath.  8 H. 259.