Minnesota § 600.26 - AUTHORITY PRESUMED
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 600.26 — AUTHORITY PRESUMED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 600.26. AUTHORITY PRESUMED
For the purposes of section 600.24 and section 600.25 any finding, report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, purporting to have been signed by such an officer or employee of the United States as is described in said sections, shall prima facie be deemed to have been signed and issued by such an officer or employee pursuant to law, and the person signing same shall prima facie be deemed to have acted within the scope of authority. If a copy purports to have been certified by a person authorized by law to certify the same, such certified copy shall be prima facie evidence of authority so to certify.
History:
1947 c 229 s 3; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 600.26
What does Minnesota Statutes § 600.26 cover?
Section 600.26 ("AUTHORITY PRESUMED") 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 § 600.26?
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