In an action in which any part of the relief sought is a judgment for a sum of money or the disposition of any other thing capable of delivery, a party, upon notice to every other party, and by leave of court, may deposit with the court all or any part of such sum or thing. Money paid into court under this rule shall be deposited and withdrawn in accordance with orders of the court.
Rule 67.Deposit in Court.
Last verified July 3, 2026
In one sentenceRule 67 lets a party deposit disputed money or property with the court, with the court's permission, while a case is pending.
Full Text of Rule 67
Plain-English Summary
When part of the relief sought in a case is a money judgment or the disposition of something else capable of being handed over, a party may, with notice to every other party and the court's leave, deposit all or part of that sum or thing with the court.
Once money is paid into court this way, it's deposited and later withdrawn only as the court orders, keeping the disputed funds safely out of either side's hands until the case sorts out who's entitled to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a party just hand over disputed money to the court on its own?
No. Rule 67 requires notice to every other party and the court's leave before depositing money or property with the court.
What happens to money once it's deposited with the court?
It's deposited and withdrawn only in accordance with the court's own orders.
Source & verification. The rule text and History are reproduced verbatim from the
official Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure (Haw. R. Civ. P. 67). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of Hawaii (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 602-11; Haw. Const. art. VI, § 7). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 3, 2026. ·
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Also known as: deposit in courtinterpleader depositpaying disputed funds into court