Minnesota § 481.12 - DISABILITY; SUBSTITUTION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 481.12 — DISABILITY; SUBSTITUTION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 481.12. DISABILITY; SUBSTITUTION
When the sole attorney of a party to any action or proceeding in any court of record dies, becomes mentally incapacitated, or is removed or suspended, the party for whom the attorney appears shall appoint another attorney within ten days after the disability arises, and give immediate written notice of the substitution to the adverse party. If the party fails to make substitution within such time, the adverse party, at least 20 days before taking further proceedings against the party, shall give the party written notice to appoint another attorney. When, for any reason, the attorney for a party ceases to act, and the party has no known residence within the state, such notice may be served upon the court administrator. In case such party fails either to comply with the notice or appear in person within 30 days, the party shall not be entitled to notice of subsequent proceedings in the case.
History:
(5694) RL s 2287; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82; 1990 c 426 art 1 s 51; 2013 c 59 art 3 s 8
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 481.12
What does Minnesota Statutes § 481.12 cover?
Section 481.12 ("DISABILITY; SUBSTITUTION") 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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