Minnesota § 559.01 - ACTION TO DETERMINE ADVERSE CLAIMS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 559.01 — ACTION TO DETERMINE ADVERSE CLAIMS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 559.01. ACTION TO DETERMINE ADVERSE CLAIMS
Any person in possession of real property personally or through the person's tenant, or any other person having or claiming title to vacant or unoccupied real property, may bring an action against another who claims an estate or interest therein, or a lien thereon, adverse to the person bringing the action, for the purpose of determining such adverse claim and the rights of the parties, respectively.
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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 § 559.01
What does Minnesota Statutes § 559.01 cover?
Section 559.01 ("ACTION TO DETERMINE ADVERSE CLAIMS") 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 § 559.01?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 559.01" (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 § 559.01 apply to my situation?
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