Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-5

Current through Act 27 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 663-5 - Death of defendant, continuance of action

In any case where the wrongdoer or other person who may be liable for damages for physical injury or death as provided by section 663-3 dies after action has been instituted against the wrongdoer or other person therefor, the action may be continued against the legal representative of the wrongdoer's or other person's estate in accordance with chapter 634.

HRS § 663-5

L 1953, c 206, pt of §1; am L 1955, c 205, pt of §3; RL 1955, § 246-4; HRS § 663-5; am L 1972, c 144, §2(d); gen ch 1985

Rules of Court

Substitution of parties, see HRCP rule 25; DCRCP rule 25.

See cross references in preceding section.