2016 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 36. CIVIL REMEDIES AND DEFENSES AND SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
656. Frauds, Statute of
656-3 Representation of another's credit, etc., when actionable.
§656-3 Representation of another's credit, etc., when actionable. No action shall be brought and maintained, to charge any person upon, or by reason of, any representation or assurance, made concerning the character, conduct, credit, ability, trade, or dealings of another person, unless such representation or assurance is made in writing, and signed by the party to be charged thereby, or by some person, thereunto by the party lawfully authorized. [CC 1859, §1055; RL 1925, §2667; RL 1935, §3902; RL 1945, §8723; RL 1955, §190-3; HRS §656-3; gen ch 1985]
Case Notes
Where an action for actual fraud will lie, this section will not bar the action. 60 H. 225, 587 P.2d 1234 (1978).
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