Minnesota § 346.08 - DISTRAINT OF ANIMALS DOING DAMAGE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 346.08 — DISTRAINT OF ANIMALS DOING DAMAGE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 346.08. DISTRAINT OF ANIMALS DOING DAMAGE
The owner or occupant of lands may distrain any beast doing damage thereon, either while upon the premises or upon immediate pursuit of such beast escaping therefrom, and before returning to the enclosure or immediate care of the owner or keeper, and keep such beast upon the distrainer's premises, or in some public ground in the distrainer's town, until the damages shall be appraised, as hereinafter provided.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 346.08
What does Minnesota Statutes § 346.08 cover?
Section 346.08 ("DISTRAINT OF ANIMALS DOING DAMAGE") 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 § 346.08?
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