Minnesota § 365.38 - NOTIFY CLERK BEFORE SUIT; WAIT 30 DAYS ON ORDER
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§ 365.38. NOTIFY CLERK BEFORE SUIT; WAIT 30 DAYS ON ORDER
Subdivision 1.On most money claims; exceptions.
If an action on a claim can demand only a money judgment the action cannot be brought against a town until a statement of the claim is filed with the town clerk. Filing is not required for actions on a town order, bond, coupon, or written promise to pay money.
Subd. 2.Town orders.
An action cannot be brought on a town order until the 31st day after payment of the order is demanded.
History:
(1106) RL s 695; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 365.38 ("NOTIFY CLERK BEFORE SUIT; WAIT 30 DAYS ON ORDER") 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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