Every levy by an officer, in pursuance of a writ of execution issued by any court or judge, shall be made by taking the property levied upon into the officer's possession, care, and guardianship, and at the officer's option, by removal of the same to some place of security. The officer shall make an inventory of the property levied upon.
HRS § 651-42
Marshal read execution to defendant but did not take any property into custody or make an inventory, held no levy.6 H. 153. Notice of money award not proper subject for garnishment. 16 H. 106. Judgment cannot be levied upon.16 Haw. 106. Valid levy on growing crops. 21 Haw. 745. Sale of leasehold interest in pond. 22 H. 665. Chose in action not subject to levy and sale upon execution.26 Haw. 699.