Minnesota § 578.14 - USE OF PROCEEDS

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 578.14 — USE OF PROCEEDS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 578.14. USE OF PROCEEDS

The court may order the property or its proceeds acquired by mortgages, lease, or sale to be applied in payment of charges incurred or that may be incurred in the support and maintenance of the absentee's spouse and minor child or children, and to the discharge of such debts and claims for maintenance, as defined in section 518.003, subdivision 3a, as may be proved against the absentee.

History:

(8080-10) 1925 c 262 s 10; 1937 c 27 s 2; 1978 c 772 s 62; 2005 c 164 s 29; 1Sp2005 c 7 s 28; 2012 c 143 art 3 s 38

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 578.14

What does Minnesota Statutes § 578.14 cover?

Section 578.14 ("USE OF PROCEEDS") 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 § 578.14?

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