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HRS §668-2

Who must be named in a property lawsuit

This section says who must be included in a lawsuit about property. The person suing must name everyone they know who has a legal or financial interest in the property. If someone's identity is unknown, they can still be made a party using court rules.

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The statute, as written — Necessary parties; unknown owners

[(a)] Subject to the rules of court and section 668-8.5, plaintiff shall join as a party every person having or claiming to have, as far as known to the plaintiff, any legal or equitable right, title, or interest in the property described in the complaint or any part thereof or any lien or other claim with respect thereto. Such persons shall be named in the complaint as far as known to the plaintiff. [(b)] All persons interested or who may claim any interest in the premises who cannot be identified or whose names are unknown to the plaintiff, shall be made parties as provided by the rules of court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§668-8.5 Protecting the rights of people not named in a partition case

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