How Long There Is to Sue
HRS 657-7 — two years for an injury or property damage, six for a debt on a contract
| Claim | Brought within, after it accrued |
|---|---|
| ClaimDamage or injury to persons or property | Brought within, after it accruedTwo years |
| ClaimLibel or slander | Brought within, after it accruedTwo years |
| ClaimA debt on a contract, obligation or liability | Brought within, after it accruedSix years |
| ClaimTaking or detaining goods | Brought within, after it accruedSix years |
| ClaimA personal action no other law covers | Brought within, after it accruedSix years |
Who handles this in Hawaii: Hawaii State Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Hawaii directory.
The injury limit is subject to a separate section's exceptions, and a debt under a judgment of a court of record in the State is not covered by the six year rule.