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  • Adverse possession.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-31.5 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 4 › Title 36 › Chapter 657 › Section 657-31.5

    However, any person defending an action under this part may claim adverse possession if that person's time period of adverse possession of the land exceeded twenty years prior to November 7, 1978, or exceeded … other earlier applicable time periods of adverse possession.

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  • No adverse possession or prescription.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 501-87 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 3 › Title 28 › Chapter 501 › Section 501-87

    No title, right, or interest in, to, or across registered land in derogation of that of the registered owner shall be acquired by prescription or adverse possession; provided that this section shall not … prejudice any adverse claim, as against any person registered as first owner of land with a possessory title only, in respect of length of possession of any other person, who was in possession of the

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  • Defenses.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 665-3 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 4 › Title 36 › Chapter 665 › Section 665-3

    In such actions no person shall be allowed to defend against the State on the ground of being in possession of the property, unless the person proves that the person is in possession under color of title … , or has been in adverse possession thereof for a period not less than twenty years and that the taxes upon the property have been paid by the person during the last twelve years of the period.

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  • Conflicting claims; interpleader.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:7-603 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 2 › Title 27 › Chapter 490 › Section 490:7-603

    If more than one person claims title to or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to commence

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  • Conveyances and payments in partition; possession and guaranty.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 668-15 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 4 › Title 36 › Chapter 668 › Section 668-15

    claim thereto in the action within ten years after the filing of the court's order (of which order a certified copy shall be recorded in the bureau of conveyances in Honolulu) and prove such adverse claim … , the claimant as the possessory holder, or the claimant's heirs or assigns, will surrender the possession of the land to the legal owner or owners thereof and account and make restitution for the rents

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  • Ownership, possession, or control prohibited, when; penalty.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 1 › Title 10 › Chapter 134 › Section 134-7

    (a) No person who is a fugitive from justice or prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under title 18 United States Code section 922 or any other provision of federal law shall own, possess … within the State shall make its records relating to family court adjudications available to law enforcement officials. r establishes, with appropriate medical documentation, that the minor is no longer adversely

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  • Registration of federal judgments.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 504-1 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 3 › Title 28 › Chapter 504 › Section 504-1

    If the judgment debtor has no social security number, State of Hawaii general excise taxpayer identification number, or federal employer identification number, or if that information is not in the possession … Failure to disclose or disclosure of an incorrect social security number, State of Hawaii general excise taxpayer identification number, or federal employer identification number shall not in any way adversely

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  • Rule 27. DEPOSITIONS BEFORE ACTION OR PENDING APPEAL.

    Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 27 · Hawaii · Court rules

    Hawaii Rules of Court › Hawai‘i Family Court Rules › Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 27

    deposition to perpetuate testimony is taken under these Rules or if, although not so taken, it would be admissible in evidence in the courts of the United States or of the state, territory or insular possession … eposition to perpetuate testimony is taken under these Rules or if, although not so taken, it would be admissible in evidence in the courts of the United States or of the state, territory or insular possession

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  • Rule 27. DEPOSITIONS BEFORE ACTION OR PENDING APPEAL.

    Haw. R. Civ. P. 27 · Hawaii · Court rules

    Hawaii Rules of Court › Hawai‘i Rules of Civil Procedure › Haw. R. Civ. P. 27

    deposition to perpetuate testimony is taken under these rules or if, although not so taken, it would be admissible in evidence in the courts of the United States or of the state, territory or insular possession … 32(a). on to perpetuate testimony is taken under these rules or if, although not so taken, it would be admissible in evidence in the courts of the United States or of the state, territory or insular possession

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  • Duration; amendment by court action.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 508C-9 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 3 › Title 28 › Chapter 508C › Section 508C-9

    B) All persons identified in section 508C‑10(a) and (b) are given notice of the pendency of the proceeding; and (C) The court determines, after hearing, that the termination or modification will not adversely … possession, prescription, abandonment, waiver, lack of enforcement, or acquiescence, or a similar doctrine.

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  • Ownership or possession prohibited.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-86 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 1 › Title 10 › Chapter 134 › Section 134-86

    , or control an electric gun, unless the person has been medically documented to be no longer adversely affected by the addiction, abuse, dependence, syndrome, or mental disease, disorder, or defect. … (f) No person shall possess an electric gun that is owned by another, regardless of whether the owner has consented to possession of the electric gun.

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  • Remedies.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 482-33 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 2 › Title 26 › Chapter 482 › Section 482-33

    pay the owner all profits derived from and all damages suffered by reason of such wrongful manufacture, use, display, or sale; and the court may also order that any counterfeits or imitations in the possession … (b) The enumeration of any right or remedy under this part shall not adversely affect a registrant's right to pursue criminal penalties under other laws of this State. [L 2001, c 15, pt of §1]

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  • Production of records.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 806D-2 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 5 › Title 38 › Chapter 806D › Section 806D-2

    (a) This section shall apply to any criminal process allowing for search of or commanding production of records that are in the actual or constructive possession of a recipient who is properly served outside … (d) If the issuing court finds reason to suspect that failure to produce records within twenty business days would cause an adverse result, the criminal process may require production of records within

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  • Rule 56. SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    Haw. Dist. Ct. R. Civ. P. 56 · Hawaii · Court rules

    Hawaii Rules of Court › District Court Rules of Civil Procedure › Haw. Dist. Ct. R. Civ. P. 56

    If the adverse party does not so respond, summary judgment, if appropriate, shall be entered against the adverse party. provided in this rule, an adverse party may not rest upon the mere allegations or … With advent of more complex litigation in District Court, particularly the commercial summary possession cases, HRCP Rule 56(h) may be needed.

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  • Examination.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 431:11-107 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 2 › Title 24 › Chapter 431 › Section 431:11-107

    , management, or financial condition of an insurer, the commissioner may order any insurer registered under section 431:11-105 to: (1) Produce the records, books, or other information in the possession … of the insurer or its affiliates that are reasonably necessary to determine compliance with this article; and (2) Determine compliance with this article, produce information not in the possession of

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  • Indorsement.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:8-304 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 2 › Title 27 › Chapter 490 › Section 490:8-304

    (e) An indorsement of a security certificate in bearer form may give notice of an adverse claim to the certificate, but it does not otherwise affect a right to registration that the holder possesses.

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  • Consequences.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 669-12 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 4 › Title 36 › Chapter 669 › Section 669-12

    shall not be considered an encroachment or a basis for a zoning violation; (2) No de minimis structure position discrepancy authorized under this part shall be considered as a basis for any claim of adverse … possession of land.

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  • [ §461-11.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 461-11.9 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 2 › Title 25 › Chapter 461 › Section 461-11.9

    is unavailable to authorize the refill and if, in the registered pharmacist's professional judgment, failure to refill the prescription may interrupt the patient's ongoing care and have a significant adverse … (f) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a person may possess a substance dispensed pursuant to this section.

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  • Rule 62. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE A JUDGMENT

    Haw. Dist. Ct. R. Civ. P. 62 · Hawaii · Court rules

    Hawaii Rules of Court › District Court Rules of Civil Procedure › Haw. Dist. Ct. R. Civ. P. 62

    However, unless otherwise ordered by the court, the issuance and execution of a writ of possession shall not be stayed during the 10-day period after entry of a judgment for possession unless a stay is … In its discretion and on such conditions for the security of the adverse party as are proper, the court may stay the execution of or any proceedings to enforce a judgment pending the disposition of a motion

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  • Types of nonabsolute title.

    Haw. Rev. Stat. § 501-72 · Hawaii · Statutes

    Division 3 › Title 28 › Chapter 501 › Section 501-72

    When a possessory title only is required, the applicant may be registered as the owner of the fee simple on giving such evidence of actual bona fide possession and of title, and serving such notices, if … The registration of any person as first registered owner of land with a possessory title only shall not affect or prejudice the enforcement of any estate, right, or interest adverse to or in derogation

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