Minnesota § 582.13 - STATE MAY BE DEFENDANT IN CERTAIN CASES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 582.13 — STATE MAY BE DEFENDANT IN CERTAIN CASES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 582.13. STATE MAY BE DEFENDANT IN CERTAIN CASES
In all cases not otherwise provided for, the consent of the state of Minnesota is given to be named a party in any suit which is now pending or which may hereafter be brought in any state court having jurisdiction of the subject matter, to quiet title to or for the foreclosure of a mortgage or other lien upon real estate or personal property, for the purpose of securing an adjudication touching any mortgage, or other lien the state of Minnesota may have or claim on the real estate or personal property involved, or to determine the boundary line between any real property of the state and real property contiguous thereto, provided, that this shall not be deemed to supersede any express provision of law relating to actions to which the state may be made a party, nor to relieve any person from complying with any requirement of such laws.
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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 § 582.13
What does Minnesota Statutes § 582.13 cover?
Section 582.13 ("STATE MAY BE DEFENDANT IN CERTAIN CASES") 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 § 582.13?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 582.13 apply to my situation?
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