Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 663-23

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

If such action results in a final judgment for defendant, plaintiff, upon receipt of a written demand, shall refund to defendant or defendant’s insurance company any advance payment made to or for the plaintiff by defendant or defendant’s insurance company.