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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 659-5

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.

The person to whom the order is directed shall file the person’s answer in writing, within the time limited by the order as determined by the court in its discretion, and state the authority under which the person claims to act.