HRS §663-5
Continuing a lawsuit after the defendant dies
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If the person being sued for causing physical injury or death dies after the lawsuit has started, the case can continue against the person in charge of their estate. This follows the rules in another part of the law.
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The statute, as written — Death of defendant, continuance of action
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.
In any case where the wrongdoer or other person who may be liable for damages for physical injury or death as provided by section 663-3 dies after action has been instituted against the wrongdoer or other person therefor, the action may be continued against the legal representative of the wrongdoer's or other person's estate in accordance with chapter 634.
Sections this one refers to
§663-3 Suing for a loved one's wrongful death
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