Minnesota § 559.03 - DISCLAIMER; DEFAULT; COSTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 559.03 — DISCLAIMER; DEFAULT; COSTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 559.03. DISCLAIMER; DEFAULT; COSTS
If the defendant, in the answer, disclaims any interest in the property, or suffers judgment to be taken against the defendant without answer, the plaintiff cannot recover costs; but if the summons has been served upon the defendant personally, and it is made to appear that after the accrual of the cause of action, and before commencement thereof, the plaintiff demanded in writing of the defendant, and the defendant neglected to execute within a reasonable time thereafter, a good and sufficient quitclaim deed of the property described in the complaint, upon tender of such deed ready for execution, the plaintiff shall nevertheless recover costs.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 559.03
What does Minnesota Statutes § 559.03 cover?
Section 559.03 ("DISCLAIMER; DEFAULT; COSTS") 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 § 559.03?
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