Minnesota § 628.28 - EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 628.28 — EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 628.28. EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP
In the prosecution of any offense committed upon, or in relation to, or in any way affecting real estate, or any offense committed in stealing, destroying, injuring, or fraudulently receiving or concealing any money, goods, or other personal estate, it shall be sufficient, and shall not be deemed a variance, if it shall be proved on trial that, at the time when such offense was committed, either the actual or constructive possession, or the general or special property, in the whole or any part of such real or personal estate, was in the person or community alleged in the indictment or other accusation to be the owner thereof.
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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 § 628.28
What does Minnesota Statutes § 628.28 cover?
Section 628.28 ("EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP") 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 § 628.28?
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