Minnesota § 573.17 - REAL PROPERTY DESCENDED; LIEN OF JUDGMENT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 573.17 — REAL PROPERTY DESCENDED; LIEN OF JUDGMENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 573.17. REAL PROPERTY DESCENDED; LIEN OF JUDGMENT
If it appears that the real property so descended was not alienated by the heir at the time of the commencement of the action, the court shall order that plaintiff's debt, or the proportion thereof which the plaintiff is entitled to recover, be levied upon such real estate, and not otherwise; and every judgment rendered in such action has preference as a lien on such real estate, to any judgment obtained against such heir for a personal 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 § 573.17
What does Minnesota Statutes § 573.17 cover?
Section 573.17 ("REAL PROPERTY DESCENDED; LIEN OF JUDGMENT") 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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