HRS §560:2-701

How to interpret a legal document

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This section explains that the rules in this part are used to understand a legal document, unless the document clearly shows a different intent. These rules apply to all types of legal documents, except where a specific rule only applies to certain types.

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The statute, as written — Scope

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 the absence of a finding of a contrary intention, the rules of construction in this part control the construction of a governing instrument. The rules of construction in this part apply to a governing instrument of any type, except as the application of a particular section is limited by its terms to a specific type or types of provision or governing instrument.

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

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