Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 435E-42

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, the commissioner may in the commissioner’s discretion bring an appropriate action in any circuit court of the State to enjoin the acts or practices or to otherwise enforce this chapter. Upon a proper showing a permanent or preliminary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandate shall be granted and a receiver or conservator may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant’s assets. The court shall not require the commissioner to post a bond.