# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-205: Reasonable time; seasonableness

> Hawaii · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-205

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-205
- **Heading:** Reasonable time; seasonableness
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Hawaii Code / Division 2 / Title 27 / Chapter 490 / Section 490:1-205

## Text

(a) Whether a time for taking an action required by this chapter is reasonable depends on the nature, purpose, and circumstances of the action.

(b) An action is taken seasonably if it is taken at or within the time agreed or, if no time is agreed, at or within a reasonable time. [L 2004, c 162, pt of §1]

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-102 Scope of article.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-102.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-103 Construction of chapter to promote its purposes and policies; applicability of supplemental principles of law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-103.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-104 Construction against implied repeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-104.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-105 Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-105.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-106 Use of singular and plural; gender.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-106.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-107 Section captions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-107.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-108 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-108.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-202 Notice; knowledge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-202.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-203 Lease distinguished from security interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-203.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-205 Reasonable time; seasonableness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-205.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-303 Course of performance, course of dealing, and usage of trade.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-303.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-304 Obligation of good faith.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-304.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-305 Remedies to be liberally administered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-305.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:1-306 Waiver or renunciation of claim or right after breach.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T27_C490_S490%3A1-306.md)

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