The amount of a non-contingent indebtedness of a successor to the estate if due, or its present value if not due, shall be offset against the successor's interest; but the successor has the benefit of any defense which would be available to the successor in a direct proceeding for recovery of the debt.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 560:3-903
Right of retainer
L 1996, c 288, pt of §1
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