Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-4

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 663-4 - Actions which survive death of wrongdoer or other person liable

All rights of action arising out of physical injury to the person or out of the death of a person as provided by section 663-3, shall survive, notwithstanding the death of the wrongdoer or any other persons who may be liable for damages for such physical injury or death.

HRS § 663-4

L 1953, c 206, pt of §1; am L 1955, c 205, pt of §3; RL 1955, § 246-3; HRS § 663-4

Rules of Court

Substitution of parties, see HRCP rule 25.

Does not provide for survival of defamation actions. 1 H. App. 517,620 P.2d 771. Judgments for punitive damages may be entered against the estate of a deceased tortfeasor. 104 H. 241 (App.), 87 P.3d 910. Cited:45 Haw. 373, 383,369 P.2d 96.

Abatement and revival, see chapter 634, pt V. Probate, claims, see chapter 560.