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HRS §101-19

Courts can fix errors in condemnation papers

In these cases, the court can let parties change or fix any court paper, like complaints or citations, at any time. This is allowed as long as it doesn't hurt anyone's important rights. The court can also correct the description of the land being taken.

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The statute, as written — Amendments of complaints, citations

In all proceedings under this part the court shall have power at any stage of the proceeding to allow amendments in form or substance in any complaint, citation, summons, process, answer, motion, order, verdict, judgment, or other proceeding, including amendment in the description of the lands sought to be condemned, whenever the amendment will not impair the substantial rights of any party in interest.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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