Which of the following statements regarding the statute of limitations in Hawaii is incorrect?

In Hawaii, the statute of limitations dictates the time frame within which a lawsuit must be initiated. In the context of adverse possession claims, the correct duration is indeed 10 years, not 15 years as suggested in the statement. Adverse possession allows a person to claim ownership of land under certain conditions, contingent upon actual and continuous use of the property for the stipulated time period.

The other options accurately reflect the statute of limitations in Hawaii. Civil actions for contract debt recovery must begin within 6 years, actions for libel and slander have a limitation period of 2 years, and claims based on fraud or mistake must be initiated within 4 years. Each of these time frames is established by Hawaii law and represents the legal requirements that must be adhered to in pursuing civil action in those specific contexts.