Minnesota § 517.20 - APPLICATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 517.20 — APPLICATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 517.20. APPLICATION
Except as provided in section 517.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), all marriages contracted within this state prior to March 1, 1979 or outside this state that were valid at the time of the contract or subsequently validated by the laws of the place in which they were contracted or by the domicile of the parties are valid in this state.
History:
1978 c 772 s 15; 1997 c 203 art 10 s 4
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 517.20
What does Minnesota Statutes § 517.20 cover?
Section 517.20 ("APPLICATION") 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 § 517.20?
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