HRS §662-13
State liability requires the same proof as against a person
The State cannot be held liable unless the evidence would also prove liability against an individual or a company. No award can be made against the State without this kind of legal proof.
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The statute, as written — No awards except upon legal evidence
In no case shall any liability be implied against the State, and no award shall be made against the State except upon such legal evidence as would establish liability against an individual or corporation.
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