Minnesota § 514.42 - TERMINATION OF LIEN
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 514.42 — TERMINATION OF LIEN, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 514.42. TERMINATION OF LIEN
The lien shall cease unless said statement be so filed within 30 days after the termination of such labor or service, unless the same shall have been wholly performed between October 1 and April 1 next thereafter, in which case the statement may be filed on or before the last day of said April. Such filing shall continue the lien in force for 90 days thereafter, and no longer, unless within that period an action be commenced for its enforcement as provided in sections 514.40 to 514.58.
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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 § 514.42
What does Minnesota Statutes § 514.42 cover?
Section 514.42 ("TERMINATION OF LIEN") 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 § 514.42?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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