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3 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about civil litigation by real users in Hawaii. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include litigation, complex litigation, and complex and multi-district litigation. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

i am suing my ex in court for my clothes. She was in Hawaii. She has re-located to Oklahoma. Can I sue her in both states?

Answered 5 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Bruce Robins
You may be able to sue her in either state, but not both at the same time.  Given that the tort she committed (coversion of your property, i.e. your clothes) was committed in Hawaii, Hawaii would probably have jurisdiction over her, so you could sue her in Hawaii.  However, small claims courts are usually  courts of limited jurisdiciton, so you might have to sue her in a court of general jurisdiciton, where the court costs are generally higher and the wait times generally longer.  Moreover, even if you win in Hawaii, you're still going to hasve to try to enforce the judgment (which may be a default judgment, making it harder) in Oklahoma. ... Read Answer
You may be able to sue her in either state, but not both at the same time.  Given that the tort she committed (coversion of your property, i.e.... Read Answer

Are there lawyers availble for small clailms court date?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Bruce Robins
I'm sure there are Hawaiian lawyers who will appear for you, but it may not be worth it to pay them for a small claims case.  More important, all the lawyers can do is adjourn the date.  Your husband is going to have to testify in order to prove his case.  The lawyers aren't witnesses to the facts, and no one else (other than the defendant) would have personal knowledge. ... Read Answer
I'm sure there are Hawaiian lawyers who will appear for you, but it may not be worth it to pay them for a small claims case.  More important,... Read Answer

Can I keep the vehicle because I'm a bona fide purchaser?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Bruce Robins
If you paid money to B and did not know or have reason to know that there was any problem with his title, you may be protected as a bona fide purchaser for value.  However, you will probably have to sue A to get title.
If you paid money to B and did not know or have reason to know that there was any problem with his title, you may be protected as a bona fide... Read Answer
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