Minnesota § 8.09 - CLAIMS OF STATE AGAINST UNITED STATES; RETAIN COUNSEL
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 8.09 — CLAIMS OF STATE AGAINST UNITED STATES; RETAIN COUNSEL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.09. CLAIMS OF STATE AGAINST UNITED STATES; RETAIN COUNSEL
The attorney general is hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to retain attorneys to take exclusive charge of prosecuting, collecting, and recovering from the United States any such claim which may be developed, and to prosecute, at their own expense, any claim before such tribunal of the government as may be deemed best for the interests of the state, detailed reports to be made, from time to time and whenever requested by the attorney general, of the progress of prosecution of any claim; provided, that no composition of any claim shall be concluded without the written approval of the attorney general.
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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 § 8.09
What does Minnesota Statutes § 8.09 cover?
Section 8.09 ("CLAIMS OF STATE AGAINST UNITED STATES; RETAIN COUNSEL") 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 § 8.09?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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