HRS §657-10

When a shorter time limit applies

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This section says that if another law sets a shorter deadline for filing a lawsuit, that shorter deadline wins. You must file your case within the time that other law gives you, not the longer time in this part.

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The statute, as written — Special limitations

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.

This part shall not extend to any action which is, or shall be, limited by any statute to be brought within a shorter time than is herein prescribed; but the action shall be brought within the time limited by the statute. [CC 1859, §1048; RL 1925, §2647; RL 1935, §3918; RL 1945, §10429; RL 1955, §241-9; HRS §657-10]

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

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