Minnesota § 345.02 - UNCLAIMED PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD UPON NOTICE; SUMMARY SALE
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§ 345.02. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD UPON NOTICE; SUMMARY SALE
If any property is not claimed or taken away within one year after its reception, it may be sold upon 60 days' notice. If it is perishable or subject to decay by keeping, it may be sold, if not taken away within 30 days, upon ten days' notice. If it is in a state of decay, or manifestly liable to decay, it may be summarily sold by order of any judge of the district court after inspection and without notice. When not sold summarily, notice shall be given to the owner personally or by mail. If the name of the owner is not known, and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence, published notice for the prescribed periods shall be given.
History:
(7299) RL s 2798; 1983 c 359 s 28; 1998 c 254 art 2 s 30
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 345.02
What does Minnesota Statutes § 345.02 cover?
Section 345.02 ("UNCLAIMED PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD UPON NOTICE; SUMMARY SALE") 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.
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