Minnesota § 565.251 - POSSESSION BY RESPONDENT WITHOUT BOND; STAY OF PROCEEDING
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 565.251 — POSSESSION BY RESPONDENT WITHOUT BOND; STAY OF PROCEEDING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 565.251. POSSESSION BY RESPONDENT WITHOUT BOND; STAY OF PROCEEDING
The court may allow the respondent to retain or regain possession of the property without filing a bond and may stay the action by the claimant for a reasonable period of time not to exceed six months if the following conditions are met:
(1) the respondent is unable to make the required payments due to unforeseen economic circumstances beyond the respondent's control;
(2) the respondent is dependent on the use of the property to earn a living;
(3) the respondent insures the property for its fair market value;
(4) the respondent makes periodic payments to the claimant representing the depreciation in market value of the property while the respondent retains possession, in an amount and during the times determined by the court; and
(5) the respondent makes periodic payments to the claimant representing the value of the use of the property or the cost to the claimant of the lost opportunity to use the property, in an amount and during the times determined by the court.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 565.251
What does Minnesota Statutes § 565.251 cover?
Section 565.251 ("POSSESSION BY RESPONDENT WITHOUT BOND; STAY OF PROCEEDING") 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 § 565.251?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 565.251" (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 § 565.251 apply to my situation?
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