Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 663-5

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

In any case where the wrongdoer or other person who may be liable for damages for physical injury or death as provided by § 663-3 dies after action has been instituted against the wrongdoer or other person therefor, the action may be continued against the legal representative of the wrongdoer’s or other person’s estate in accordance with chapter 634.