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HRS §635-20

Jury verdicts can be less than unanimous in civil cases

In civil jury trials, a verdict is valid if at least five out of six jurors agree. This means a unanimous vote is not required. The rule applies to all civil cases tried before a jury.

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The statute, as written — Less than unanimous verdict authorized

In all civil cases tried before a jury it shall be sufficient for the return of a verdict if at least five-sixths of the jurors agree on the verdict.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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