Minnesota § 316.01 - MODE OF PROSECUTION

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§ 316.01. MODE OF PROSECUTION

Foreign corporations may prosecute in the courts of this state in the same manner as domestic corporations and neither shall maintain an action upon an obligation or liability arising out of, or in consideration of, an act which is contrary to law or public policy or forbidden to the other. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, actions against them shall be commenced by summons, and proceed in the same manner as civil actions against natural persons.

History:

(8009) RL s 3169

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

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

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