Minnesota § 176.211 - ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THIRD PERSONS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 176.211 — ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THIRD PERSONS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176.211. ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THIRD PERSONS
Except as provided by this chapter the employer need not pay compensation for injuries due to the acts or omissions of third persons who are at the time neither in the service of the employer nor engaged in the work in which the injury occurs.
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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 § 176.211
What does Minnesota Statutes § 176.211 cover?
Section 176.211 ("ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THIRD PERSONS") 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 § 176.211?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 176.211" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 176.211 apply to my situation?
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