Hawaii Revised Statutes 663-1.2 – Tort liability for breach of contract; punitive damages
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No person may recover damages, including punitive damages, in tort for a breach of a contract in the absence of conduct that:
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 663-1.2
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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.