Minnesota § 346.04 - CHARGES FOR KEEPING
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 346.04 — CHARGES FOR KEEPING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 346.04. CHARGES FOR KEEPING
The person entitled to the possession of any estray, at any time within one year after notice is filed with the town clerk, may have it restored upon proving the right to it and paying all lawful charges that occur in relation to it. If the person and the finder cannot agree as to the amount of the charges, or upon what should be allowed for the use of the estray, either party, on notice to the other, may apply to a district court judge to settle the disagreement. The judge may examine witnesses on oath. If any amount is owed to the finder, over the value of the use of the estray, the money, with costs, shall be a lien upon the estray. The costs of the adjudication shall be allocated by the judge.
History:
(7270) RL s 2772; 1983 c 359 s 35; 1986 c 444; 1998 c 254 art 2 s 33
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 346.04
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Section 346.04 ("CHARGES FOR KEEPING") 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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