Minnesota § 507.38 - WHEN DEED NOT DEFEATED BY DEFEASANCE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 507.38 — WHEN DEED NOT DEFEATED BY DEFEASANCE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 507.38. WHEN DEED NOT DEFEATED BY DEFEASANCE
When a deed purports to be an absolute conveyance but is made or intended to be made defeasible by force of an instrument of defeasance the original conveyance shall not thereby be defeated or affected as against any person other than the maker of the defeasance, or the maker's heirs or devisees, or persons having actual notice thereof, unless the instrument of defeasance is recorded in the county where the lands lie.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 507.38
What does Minnesota Statutes § 507.38 cover?
Section 507.38 ("WHEN DEED NOT DEFEATED BY DEFEASANCE") 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 § 507.38?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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