Minnesota § 549.04 - DISBURSEMENTS; TAXATION AND ALLOWANCE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 549.04 — DISBURSEMENTS; TAXATION AND ALLOWANCE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 549.04. DISBURSEMENTS; TAXATION AND ALLOWANCE
Subdivision 1.Generally.
In every action in a district court, the prevailing party, including any public employee who prevails in an action for wrongfully denied or withheld employment benefits or rights, shall be allowed reasonable disbursements paid or incurred, including fees and mileage paid for service of process by the sheriff or by a private person.
Subd. 2.Limitation.
Notwithstanding subdivision 1, where the state agency is named or intervenes as a party to enforce the agency's rights under section 256B.056, the agency shall not be liable for disbursements to any prevailing defendant.
History:
(9473) RL s 4340; 1943 c 508 s 1; 1974 c 413 s 2; 1983 c 93 s 1; 1Sp2005 c 4 art 8 s 79
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 549.04 ("DISBURSEMENTS; TAXATION AND ALLOWANCE") 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.
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