Haw. Rev. Stat. § 651-6

Current through Chapter 253 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 651-6 - Action on bond

In an action on the bond a plaintiff may recover, if the plaintiff shows that the attachment was wrongfully sued out, the actual damages sustained and reasonable attorney's fees, to be fixed by the court. If it is shown that the attachment was sued out maliciously, the plaintiff may recover exemplary damages. No action shall be maintained on any bond until after final judgment in the action, unless the same is discontinued or dismissed.

HRS § 651-6

L 1905, c 84, §6; am L 1909, c 60, §4; RL 1925, §2810; RL 1935, §4195; RL 1945, §10146; RL 1955, § 233-6; HRS § 651-6; gen ch 1985; am L 1986, c 291, §2

Not entitled to recovery on attachment bond where no damage accrued.1 Haw. 53. Action on bond, when maintainable.14 Haw. 463.