Minnesota § 344.05 - REPAIR COSTS RECOVERABLE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 344.05 — REPAIR COSTS RECOVERABLE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 344.05. REPAIR COSTS RECOVERABLE
If a complainant builds, repairs, or rebuilds a fence according to section 344.04 and the fence viewers consider it sufficient, they shall give the occupants reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard, determine the cost of the fence or repair, and give to the complainant who built, repaired, or rebuilt the fence a signed certificate of their decision and of the cost of the fence or repair and the viewers' fees. The complainant may demand, either of the owner or the occupant of the adjoining land where the fence was wanting or deficient, the viewers' fees and double the amount of the ascertained expense. If the owner or occupant does not pay that amount within one month after demand, the complainant may recover the amount, with interest, in a civil action.
History:
(7252) RL s 2752; 1915 c 173; 1985 c 265 art 6 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 344.05
What does Minnesota Statutes § 344.05 cover?
Section 344.05 ("REPAIR COSTS RECOVERABLE") 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 § 344.05?
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