Minnesota § 550.20 - SALE, WHEN AND HOW
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 550.20 — SALE, WHEN AND HOW, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 550.20. SALE, WHEN AND HOW
The sale shall be by auction, between 9:00 a.m. and sunset, in the county where the property or some part thereof is situated. If the sale is of personal property capable of manual delivery, it shall be within view of those who attend, and shall be sold in such parcels as are likely to bring the highest price. If of real property consisting of several known parcels, the parcels shall be sold separately; and, if a portion thereof is claimed by a third person who requires it to be sold separately, it shall be so sold. No more shall be sold than is sufficient to satisfy the execution, and neither the officer nor the officer's deputy may purchase.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 550.20
What does Minnesota Statutes § 550.20 cover?
Section 550.20 ("SALE, WHEN AND HOW") 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 § 550.20?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 550.20 apply to my situation?
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