Minnesota § 471.45 - COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS TO BE ASSIGNED TO MUNICIPALITIES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 471.45 — COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS TO BE ASSIGNED TO MUNICIPALITIES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 471.45. COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS TO BE ASSIGNED TO MUNICIPALITIES
If, at the termination of such suit, judgment is rendered in favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, such judgment for costs and disbursements shall be assigned to such governmental subdivision by such officer, and all moneys collected thereon shall be paid to such governmental subdivision. If judgment be rendered in such action against such officer, such governmental subdivision so employing such officer is hereby authorized to appropriate moneys from any funds available to pay such judgment, if, in the discretion of the governing body of such governmental subdivision, it seems fitting and proper to do so.
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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 § 471.45
What does Minnesota Statutes § 471.45 cover?
Section 471.45 ("COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS TO BE ASSIGNED TO MUNICIPALITIES") 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 § 471.45?
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