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Hawaii — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for breach oral contract

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7

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Breach Oral Contract Statute Of Limitations in Hawaii

Hawaii’s statute of limitations for a breach of an oral contract is governed by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7, which sets a two-year filing window. This authority applies specifically to claims arising from unwritten agreements, distinguishing them from written contracts that carry a longer period. The two-year count begins when the cause of action accrues, typically when the breach occurs or when the plaintiff discovers it. The worked example below demonstrates how this timeframe applies in a straightforward scenario. For a calculation tailored to your specific facts, including any potential accrual nuances, use the DocketMath calculator with the official source’s exact language.

Governing authority

In Hawaii, the statute of limitations rule is set by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7. The verified packet cites Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7 (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0657/HRS_0657-0007.htm).

Deadline example

For a Hawaii breach oral contract limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7 (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0657/HRS_0657-0007.htm).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the breach oral contract statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.