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Haw. R. Civ. P. Form 20
Answer Presenting Defenses Under Rule 12(b).
FIRST DEFENSE
The complaint fails to state a claim against defendant upon which relief can be granted.
SECOND DEFENSE
Defendant admits the allegation contained in paragraphs 1 and 4 of the complaint; alleges that defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in paragraph 2 of the complaint; and denies each and every other allegation contained in the complaint.
THIRD DEFENSE
The complaint is time-barred by the applicable statute of limitations and/or statute of repose.
COUNTERCLAIM
(Here set forth any claim as a counterclaim in the manner in which a claim is pleaded in a complaint.)
CROSS-CLAIM AGAINST DEFENDANT M. N.
(Here set forth the claim constituting a cross-claim against defendant M. N. in the manner in which a claim is pleaded in a complaint.)
(Rev. 07/09/25)
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- www.courts.state.hi.us
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- 2026-10-02
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- supplied-hi-03-2026-07-01
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