This part shall not extend to any action which is, or shall be, limited by any statute to be brought within a shorter time than is herein prescribed; but the action shall be brought within the time limited by the statute.
CC 1859, §1048; RL 1925, §2647; RL 1935, §3918; RL 1945, §10429; RL 1955, § 241-9; HRS § 657-10
Wrongful death actions, see § 663-3 .