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HRS §572-28

Married people can sue and be sued like single people

A married person can start a lawsuit or be sued just like someone who is not married. This also means spouses can sue each other for personal injuries.

spouses

The statute, as written — Suits by and against

A married person may sue and be sued in the same manner as if the person were sole. This section shall be construed to authorize tort suits between spouses.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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