Minnesota § 559.013 - STATE AS DEFENDANT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 559.013 — STATE AS DEFENDANT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 559.013. STATE AS DEFENDANT
Subdivision 1.Service, notice to AG.
The state may be made a party defendant to an action brought under Minnesota Statutes 1949, section 559.01. In such cases where the state is made a party the summons and complaint shall be served upon the attorney general, who shall represent the state in the action and defend in all cases where it appears the state in fact has an interest which will be affected. A notice directed to the attorney general shall be served with the summons and complaint stating the nature of the claim the state makes, or appears to make.
Subd. 2.Limitations, costs.
If the state is joined in an action under subdivision 1 and interposes an answer so that issue is joined thereon as between the plaintiff and the state, the state, in addition to any costs to which it may be entitled under Minnesota Statutes 1949, section 549.02, may have costs in such amount as the court allows not to exceed $50, on motion made upon not less than two days' notice, whenever it appears that there was no reasonable ground for joining the state, whether or not there is dismissal as to the state before final judgment.
History:
1953 c 21 s 1,2; 1955 c 332 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 559.013
What does Minnesota Statutes § 559.013 cover?
Section 559.013 ("STATE AS DEFENDANT") 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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