Haw. Rev. Stat. § 656-3

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 656-3 - Representation of another's credit, etc., when actionable

No action shall be brought and maintained to charge any person upon, or by reason of, any representation or assurance made concerning the character, conduct, credit, ability, trade, or dealings of another person, unless the representation or assurance is made in writing and signed by the party to be charged thereby, or by a person lawfully authorized by the party to sign.

HRS § 656-3

Amended by L 2017, c 12,§ 69, eff. 4/26/2017.

CC 1859, §1055; RL 1925, §2667; RL 1935, §3902; RL 1945, §8723; RL 1955, § 190-3; HRS § 656-3; gen ch 1985

Where an action for actual fraud will lie, this section will not bar the action. 60 H. 225, 587 P.2d 1234.