Minnesota § 221.271 - LIABILITY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 221.271 — LIABILITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 221.271. LIABILITY
Any person which shall do or cause to be done any unlawful act as herein provided, or fail to perform any duty prescribed, or violate any duly established order, rule or directive of the commissioner, or which shall aid or abet in the performance of any unlawful act or in the failure to perform any such duty, shall be liable in damages to any person injured thereby, and such person, if the person recovers, shall be allowed, in addition to damages, reasonable attorneys' fees, together with costs and disbursements.
History:
Ex1957 c 17 s 27; 1971 c 25 s 67; 1976 c 166 s 91; 1980 c 534 s 75; 1986 c 444; 2001 c 213 s 30
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 221.271
What does Minnesota Statutes § 221.271 cover?
Section 221.271 ("LIABILITY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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