Minnesota § 549.19 - NEGLECT TO FILE SECURITY; PROSECUTION OF BOND
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 549.19 — NEGLECT TO FILE SECURITY; PROSECUTION OF BOND, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 549.19. NEGLECT TO FILE SECURITY; PROSECUTION OF BOND
When any party shall commence an action without filing a bond, or fail to provide an additional bond when so required, the court, on motion of defendant, may order a stay of all proceedings in such action, or a dismissal thereof at the cost of the attorney commencing the same. When judgment is entered against any party who has given security as required, and the costs and disbursements adjudged against the party remain unpaid in whole or in part for ten days, such bond may be put in suit and prosecuted to final judgment.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 549.19
What does Minnesota Statutes § 549.19 cover?
Section 549.19 ("NEGLECT TO FILE SECURITY; PROSECUTION OF BOND") 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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