Minnesota § 558.11 - COMPENSATION BECAUSE OF INEQUALITY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 558.11 — COMPENSATION BECAUSE OF INEQUALITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 558.11. COMPENSATION BECAUSE OF INEQUALITY
When it appears that partition cannot be made equal between the parties without prejudice to the rights or interests of some, the court may adjudge compensation to be made by one to another for equality of partition; but such compensation shall not be required to be made by an unknown owner, nor by an infant, unless it appear that the infant has personal property sufficient therefor, and that the infant's interest will be promoted thereby.
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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 § 558.11
What does Minnesota Statutes § 558.11 cover?
Section 558.11 ("COMPENSATION BECAUSE OF INEQUALITY") 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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