HRS §634-38
How to deliver court papers in Hawaii for assumpsit cases
This section explains how court papers must be given to a defendant in Hawaii for certain civil cases called assumpsit. You can hand them the papers in person, or if that fails, the court can order you to send them by certified, registered, or express mail. You must show proof that the papers were delivered.
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The statute, as written — Manner of service within the State; assumpsit
For civil actions in the nature of assumpsit, when service of summons is required by law, court rule, or court order, service on the defendant within the State shall be: (1) By personal delivery by a person authorized to serve process; or (2) If a reasonable attempt at personal delivery has not been successful, then by certified, registered, or express mail sent to the addressee only, as ordered by the court. Service pursuant to paragraph (1) and proof of personal service shall be made in the manner prescribed by law, court rule, or court order. If service is made pursuant to paragraph (2), a return receipt or other proof of service provided by the postal service shall be filed showing delivery to the addressee within the State.
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