HRS §490:2-720

Cancellation or rescission does not erase earlier breach claims

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This section says that when a contract is canceled or rescinded, it does not automatically wipe out a right to sue for damages from a breach that happened before the cancellation, unless the contract clearly says otherwise.

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The statute, as written — Effect of "cancellation" or "rescission" on claims for antecedent breach

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.

Unless the contrary intention clearly appears, expressions of "cancellation" or "rescission" of the contract or the like shall not be construed as a renunciation or discharge of any claim in damages for an antecedent breach.

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

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