Hawaii § 172-4 - General default.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 172-4 — General default., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 172-4. General default.
If no person appears and answers within the time allowed, the judge may at once upon motion of the State order a general default to be recorded and the complaint for foreclosure of the government's lien for commutation to be taken as confessed. By the description in the notice "to all whom it may concern", all the world is made party defendant and shall be concluded by the default and order. [L 1909, c 90, §4; RL 1925, §573; RL 1935, §1604; RL 1945, §4634; RL 1955, §100-4; HRS §172-4] Rules of Court Default, see HRCP rule 55(b). Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 172-4
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 172-4 cover?
Section 172-4 ("General default.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Hawaii § 172-4?
A common citation format is "Hawaii Revised Statutes § 172-4" (Hawaii). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Hawaii law?
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