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HRS §674-21

Court can award costs and attorney's fees to winning claimant

In a lawsuit under this part, the court can order the losing side to pay the winning claimant's reasonable costs and attorney's fees. The court decides what is fair. This only applies to cases brought under this part.

The statute, as written — Attorney's fees and costs

In any action brought under this part, the court may, as it deems just, award to a prevailing claimant and enter as part of its order or judgment, a reasonable sum for costs and expenses incurred, including reasonable attorney's fees.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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