Minnesota § 505.25 - WHEN USE OF COORDINATES SUPPLEMENTAL
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 505.25 — WHEN USE OF COORDINATES SUPPLEMENTAL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 505.25. WHEN USE OF COORDINATES SUPPLEMENTAL
Whenever coordinates based on the Minnesota Coordinate System are used to describe any tract of land which in the same document is also described by reference to any subdivision, line, or corner of the United States public land surveys, the description by coordinates shall be construed as supplemental to the basic description of such subdivision, line, or corner contained in the official plats and field notes filed of record, and in the event of any conflict the description by reference to the subdivision, line, or corner of the United States public land surveys shall prevail over the description by coordinates.
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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 § 505.25
What does Minnesota Statutes § 505.25 cover?
Section 505.25 ("WHEN USE OF COORDINATES SUPPLEMENTAL") 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 § 505.25?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 505.25 apply to my situation?
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