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How to Counterclaim if You are Facing Eviction
Steps you'll need to take
Step 2: Fill in the Basic Information
1. Determine which circuit your court belongs to. This is base on which island you live in.
- Oahu - First Circuit
- Maui - Second Circuit
- Big Island - Third Circuit
- Kauai - Fifth Circuit
2. Court division should be the same as the complaint.
3. Provide the same name in the complaint for plaintiff and defendant. Plaintiff is your landlord's name and defendant will be your name.
4. Provide the address of the place you were renting.
5. Civil number should be the same number in the Complaint.
6. Provide your name and address in the "Defendant(s)/Defendant(s)' Attorney" box.
Please see attached file for visual instruction. Instructions are found at the end of the attached brochure.