HRS §483-1

Definitions and limits of this law

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This section defines words used in this chapter. It says that obligations, obligees, and obligors do not cover situations involving torts (civil wrongs like injuries). It also defines what "several obligors" means. This is just a definitions section, not a rule about what you must do.

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The statute, as written — Definitions; limitations of law

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

In this chapter, unless otherwise expressly stated: "Obligation" does not include a liability in tort. "Obligee" does not include a person having a right based on a tort. "Obligor" does not include a person liable for a tort. "Several obligors" means obligors severally bound for the same performance.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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