Minnesota § 284.24 - OPENING JUDGMENTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 284.24 — OPENING JUDGMENTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 284.24. OPENING JUDGMENTS
No judgment in any action brought hereunder by the state, or its successor in interest, shall be opened, vacated, or set aside for the purpose of permitting any defendant upon whom personal service of the summons was made either within or without the state, and who was in default, to come in and defend the action at any time. No judgment in any such action shall be opened, vacated, or set aside for the purpose of permitting any defendant upon whom service of the summons was made by publication, and who was in default, to come in and defend such action unless application therefor be made before the time to appeal from the judgment has expired. Upon the expiration of the time to appeal, the judgment shall become conclusive and shall not thereafter be opened at the instance of any defaulting defendant; provided, that this shall not impair the effect of the judgment prior to such time.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 284.24
What does Minnesota Statutes § 284.24 cover?
Section 284.24 ("OPENING JUDGMENTS") 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 § 284.24?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 284.24" (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 § 284.24 apply to my situation?
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