§661-5  Limitations on action.  Every claim against the State, cognizable under this chapter, shall be forever barred unless the action is commenced within two years after the claim first accrues; provided that the claims of persons under legal disability shall not be barred if the action is commenced within one year after the disability has ceased. [L 1894-5, c 26, §5; RL 1925, §2673; RL 1935, §4424; RL 1945, §10479; RL 1955, §245-5; HRS §661-5; am L 1972, c 164, §1(e)]

 

Cross References

 

  Actions on contract for loss in connection with registered land, see §501-217.

 

Case Notes

 

  Court on own motion will dismiss action if not brought within time limited, namely, two years.  11 H. 404.

  Lawsuit seeking judicial review of employees' retirement system declaratory order not time-barred.  75 H. 42, 856 P.2d 1227.