# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-4: Pleadings; substitution of heirs in case of death

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-4
- **Heading:** Pleadings; substitution of heirs in case of death
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 4 / Title 36 / Chapter 668 / Section 668-4

## Text

[(a)] Each party shall allege the source or derivation and devolution of the party's title, right, interest, or claim. The answers of the defendants shall state, among other things, the precise nature and extent of their respective interests or claims.

[(b)] If any suggestion of death of any party is made to the court, the court shall upon ascertainment of the identity of the heirs or devisees of the decedent, order them joined as parties as provided by the rules of court. [L 1923, c 178, §4; RL 1925, §2764; RL 1935, §4743; RL 1945, §12453; RL 1955, §337-4; HRS §668-4; am L 1972, c 90, §11(d); gen ch 1985]

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-1 Actions for partition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-1.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-2 Necessary parties; unknown owners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-3 Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-4 Pleadings; substitution of heirs in case of death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-5 Summons, service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-6 REPEALED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-7 Powers of the court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-8 Trial of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-8.5 Adverse claimants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-8.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-9 Unknown and absent owners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-9.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-10 Allotments for shares under unproved ownership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-10.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-11 Liens and encumbrances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-11.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-12 Estates for life and years, and contingent estates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-12.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-13 Commissioners in partition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D4_T36_C668_S668-13.md)

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