Minnesota § 542.01 - VENUE; GENERAL RULE; EXCEPTION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 542.01 — VENUE; GENERAL RULE; EXCEPTION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 542.01. VENUE; GENERAL RULE; EXCEPTION
Except as provided in section 542.02, every civil action shall be tried in the county in which it was begun, unless the place of trial be changed as hereinafter prescribed; and when so changed all subsequent papers in the action shall be entitled and filed in the county to which such transfer has been made.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 542.01
What does Minnesota Statutes § 542.01 cover?
Section 542.01 ("VENUE; GENERAL RULE; EXCEPTION") 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 § 542.01?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 542.01" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 542.01 apply to my situation?
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