HRS §414-289
How changing corporate rules affects lawsuits and rights
Changing a corporation's official rules does not cancel any existing lawsuits or legal rights involving the corporation. If the corporation changes its name, ongoing lawsuits continue under the old name.
The statute, as written — Effect of amendment
An amendment to articles of incorporation does not affect a cause of action existing against or in favor of the corporation, a proceeding to which the corporation is a party, or the existing rights of persons other than shareholders of the corporation. An amendment changing a corporation's name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against the corporation in its former name.
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