Minnesota § 555.01 - COURTS TO CONSTRUE RIGHTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 555.01 — COURTS TO CONSTRUE RIGHTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 555.01. COURTS TO CONSTRUE RIGHTS
Courts of record within their respective jurisdictions shall have power to declare rights, status, and other legal relations whether or not further relief is or could be claimed. No action or proceeding shall be open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment or decree is prayed for. The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect; and such declarations shall have the force and effect of a final judgment or decree.
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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 § 555.01
What does Minnesota Statutes § 555.01 cover?
Section 555.01 ("COURTS TO CONSTRUE RIGHTS") 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 § 555.01?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 555.01" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 555.01 apply to my situation?
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