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HRS §515-20

What counts as proof in a housing discrimination case

In a housing discrimination case, if a document or ad appears to come from someone, the court can treat it as proof that the person approved it. This is a narrow rule about evidence, not about what is illegal.

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The statute, as written — Prima facie evidence

In a proceeding under this chapter, a written, printed, or visual communication, advertisement, or other form of publication, or written inquiry, or record, or other document purporting to have been made by a person is prima facie evidence that it was authorized by the person.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.