Title 36, Civil Remedies And Defenses And Special Proceedings

[§673-4] Scope of relief. (a) In an action under this chapter the court may only award land or monetary damages to restore the trust which has been depleted as a result of any breach of trust duty and no award shall be made directly to or for the individual benefit of any particu…

[§673-5] Attorney's fees and costs. (a) In any action under this chapter, the court shall, upon a specific finding that a non-prevailing party's claim or defense was frivolous, assess against such party and award to the prevailing party, and enter as part of its order or judgment…

[§673-6] Award or judgment as bar. An award or judgment in an action under this chapter shall constitute a complete bar to any action by the claimant, by reason of the same subject matter, against the agent, officer, or employee of the State whose act or omission gave rise to the…

[§673-7] Limited remedy. This chapter shall not be construed to limit or enlarge the scope of rights available under any other claims, proceedings or other actions against the State, its officers and employees, arising under chapter 662 or other provisions of law. [L 1988, c 395,…

[§673-8] Proof of liability. In no action under this chapter shall any liability be implied against the State, and no award shall be made against the State except upon such legal evidence as would establish liability against an individual or corporation. [L 1988, c 395, pt of §2]

[§673-9] Inapplicability to share of office of Hawaiian affairs. This chapter shall not apply to suits in equity or law brought by or on behalf of the office of Hawaiian affairs in which the matters in controversy involve the proportionate share of ceded land or special fund reve…