In any case where the wrongdoer or other person who may be liable for damages for physical injury or death as provided by section 663-3 dies after action has been instituted against the wrongdoer or other person therefor, the action may be continued against the legal representative of the wrongdoer's or other person's estate in accordance with chapter 634.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-5
Death of defendant, continuance of action
L 1953, c 206, pt of §1; am L 1955, c 205, pt of §3; RL 1955, §246-4; HRS §663-5; am L 1972, c 144, §2(d); gen ch 1985
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