Minnesota § 556.02 - USURPING OFFICE; COMPLAINT; JUDGMENT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 556.02 — USURPING OFFICE; COMPLAINT; JUDGMENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 556.02. USURPING OFFICE; COMPLAINT; JUDGMENT
When such action is brought against a person for usurping an office, the attorney general, in addition to the statement of the cause of action, may also set forth in the complaint the name of the person rightfully entitled to the office, and by what right; and in every such case judgment may be rendered upon the right of the defendant, and also upon that of the person so alleged to be entitled, if justice shall require.
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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 § 556.02
What does Minnesota Statutes § 556.02 cover?
Section 556.02 ("USURPING OFFICE; COMPLAINT; JUDGMENT") 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 § 556.02?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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