Hawaii Revised Statutes 263-7 – Jurisdiction over crimes and torts
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 263-7
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
All crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed by or against an aeronaut or passenger while in flight over the State shall be governed by the laws of the State. The question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over the State constitutes a tort, crime, or other wrong by or against the owner of the aircraft, shall be determined by the laws of the State.