Hawaii § 268-15 - Venue of actions; enforcement of judgment.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 268-15 — Venue of actions; enforcement of judgment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 268-15. Venue of actions; enforcement of judgment.
Actions for the recovery of damages under sections 268-11 to 268-15 may be brought in the first circuit court or in the circuit in which the aggrieved person resides. No execution upon a judgment or attachment shall be levied against the property of the department of transportation, nor does the State consent to any maritime lien against vessels of the department, but the department may be required by order of court to pay any judgment. [L 1963, c 186, §14; Supp, §114-14; HRS §268-15] Previous Vol05_Ch0261-0319 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 268-15
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 268-15 cover?
Section 268-15 ("Venue of actions; enforcement of judgment.") 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 § 268-15?
A common citation format is "Hawaii Revised Statutes § 268-15" (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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