Minnesota § 541.053 - LIMITATION OF ACTIONS BASED ON CONSUMER DEBT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 541.053 — LIMITATION OF ACTIONS BASED ON CONSUMER DEBT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 541.053. LIMITATION OF ACTIONS BASED ON CONSUMER DEBT
Notwithstanding section 541.31, subdivision 1, actions upon an obligation arising out of a consumer debt primarily for personal, family, or household purposes shall be commenced within six years. After its expiration, the statute of limitations is not revived by the collection of a payment on an account, a discharge in a bankruptcy proceeding, or an oral or written reaffirmation of the debt.
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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 § 541.053
What does Minnesota Statutes § 541.053 cover?
Section 541.053 ("LIMITATION OF ACTIONS BASED ON CONSUMER DEBT") 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 § 541.053?
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