Minnesota § 527.36 - EXEMPTION OF THIRD PERSON FROM LIABILITY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 527.36 — EXEMPTION OF THIRD PERSON FROM LIABILITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 527.36. EXEMPTION OF THIRD PERSON FROM LIABILITY
A third person in good faith and without court order may act on the instructions of or otherwise deal with any person purporting to make a transfer or purporting to act in the capacity of a custodian and, in the absence of knowledge, is not responsible for determining:
(1) the validity of the purported custodian's designation;
(2) the propriety of, or the authority under this chapter for, any act of the purported custodian;
(3) the validity or propriety under this chapter of any instrument or instructions executed or given either by the person purporting to make a transfer or by the purported custodian; or
(4) the propriety of the application of any property of the minor delivered to the purported custodian.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 527.36
What does Minnesota Statutes § 527.36 cover?
Section 527.36 ("EXEMPTION OF THIRD PERSON FROM 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.
How do I cite Minnesota § 527.36?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 527.36 apply to my situation?
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