HRS §490:9-402
Secured party not liable for debtor's actions
This section says that just having a security interest or lien, or letting the debtor use or sell the collateral, does not make the secured party responsible for the debtor's contracts or wrongdoing. It only covers that narrow point.
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The statute, as written — Secured party not obligated on contract of debtor or in tort
The existence of a security interest, agricultural lien, or authority given to a debtor to dispose of or use collateral, without more, does not subject a secured party to liability in contract or tort for the debtor's acts or omissions.
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