Minnesota Legislature
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
2004 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)
ATTORNEY FEES
Administration Department
Contested case hearings, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.67
Administrative Hearings Office
Workers' compensation hearings, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.081
Adoption
Adoptive parents, payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 259.65
Birth parent legal fees, payment by adoptive parents, Minn. Statutes 2004 259.47
Minor unmarried parents, counties, payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 259.24
Agents, see under CORPORATIONS
Agreements regarding, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 549.01
Agriculture Department
Agricultural chemicals, administrative penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 18D.315
Contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 17.94, 17.9441
Alcoholic beverages
Beer brewers, wholesalers, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 325B.08
Animals
Consumers' rights violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 325F.791
Destroyed animals, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 35.95
Appeals, drainage systems, Minn. Statutes 2004 103E.097
Arbitration
Sales representatives, termination, remedies, Minn. Statutes 2004 325E.37
Attachment
Prehearing attachment orders, bad faith motions, Minn. Statutes 2004 570.025
Attorney general
Conservation reserve program, Minn. Statutes 2004 103F.515
Costs, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 8.15
Private remedies, damages, Minn. Statutes 2004 8.31
Representation of state officers, boards, or commissions, payment by state agency, Minn. Statutes 2004 8.06
Attorneys, claims for, client's property, retention, Minn. Statutes 2004 481.14
Barbers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 154.161
Bids, construction, violations lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.721
Bills of lading, lost, stolen, or destroyed documents, bailee's fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 336.7-601
Boats and boating
Titling of watercraft, indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 86B.830
Bond counsel, reasonable fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 481.21
Business corporations, see Attorney fees under BUSINESS CORPORATIONS
Business expenses, MFIP participants
Expenses allowed, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.37
Cable communications systems
Unfair preference lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 238.18
Candidates for public office, opponents' reporting violations, petitions for equitable relief, Minn. Statutes 2004 10A.20
Cats, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 35.95, 325F.791
Charitable organizations
Violations of rules or laws, Minn. Statutes 2004 309.57
Charitable trusts, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.811, 501B.43, 501B.71
Child abuse and maltreatment reporters
Lawsuits against, Minn. Statutes 2004 626.556
Child custody proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14, 518D.312
Child support proceedings, see Attorney fees under CHILD SUPPORT
Cigarette and tobacco products taxes
Lawsuits, payment by Revenue Department, Minn. Statutes 2004 297F.02
City officers and employees
Reimbursement by city, Minn. Statutes 2004 465.76
Claims against the state
Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 15.472
Contract claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 15.471 to 15.474
Finance Department, payment, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 16A.124, 16A.1245
State employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 3.736, 3.7365
Claims against United States, payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 8.10
Collateral sources, adjustment for, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.36
Commerce Department
Insurance examiners, libel lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.031
Interest rates, advertisement, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 45.025
Common interest communities, Minn. Statutes 2004 515B.3-115, 515B.4-116
Condominiums, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 515A.4-115
Contempts, child support orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 588.02
Contracts
Contracts for deed, Minn. Statutes 2004 507.21, 507.235
Credit sales contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 47.59
Franchises, see same under this topic
Municipal contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.345
Contracts for deed
Cancellation of purchase agreement, Minn. Statutes 2004 559.217
Recording, enforcement actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 507.235
Termination, Minn. Statutes 2004 507.21
Cooperative associations, see Attorney fees under COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS
Corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 300.16
Costs and disbursements (courts)
Defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 549.01
Preverdict, preaward, or prereport interest, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 549.09
County officers and employees, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2004 465.76
Court-appointed attorneys
Carriers, health threat to others, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.4185
Credit sale contracts
Finance charge violations, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 47.59
Credit service organizations, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 332.60
Crime Victims Reparations Board
Proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 611A.58, 611A.61
Currency exchanges, false advertising actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 53A.13
Dairy products, trade practices violations, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 32.74
Debt prorating companies, voided contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 332.27
Decedents estates, claims against, medical assistance and general assistance medical care, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.15
Deceptive trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 325D.45
Definitions
Costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 549.01
Lawsuits against the state, Minn. Statutes 2004 15.471
Workers' compensation insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 79.52
Digital signatures, recovery
Collection based on suitable guaranty, Minn. Statutes 2004 325K.18
Discrimination lawsuits, motorcyclists, denial of access to places of public accommodation, Minn. Statutes 2004 604.12
Dishonored checks, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 604.113
Dissolution of marriage, see Attorney fees under DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Documents of title, lost, stolen, or destroyed
Bailee's fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 336.7-601
Dogs, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 35.95, 325F.791
Dram shop lawsuits, bad faith notices, Minn. Statutes 2004 340A.802
Drug and alcohol testing lawsuits
Employers, lawsuits against, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.956
Elections, recounts, Minn. Statutes 2004 204C.35, 204C.36
Electric companies
Cogeneration and small power production, disputes, Minn. Statutes 2004 216B.164
Electricity Board, legal proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 326.242
Electronic communications, illegal access, Minn. Statutes 2004 626A.32
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
Violations, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 299K.10
Eminent domain, see Attorney fees under EMINENT DOMAIN
Employees, see Labor and employment under this topic
Employers, see Labor and employment under this topic
Environmental Quality Board, Midwest Interstate Low-level Radioactive Waste Compact, Minn. Statutes 2004 116C.831
Environmental Response and Liability Act, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 115B.14
Eviction proceedings, manufactured home parks, Minn. Statutes 2004 327C.11
Express companies, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 218.031
Financial institutions
Consumer privacy violations, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 47.69
Credit sales contracts, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 47.59
Funds transfers, Minn. Statutes 2004 336.4A-211, 336.4A-305, 336.4A-404
Interest rates, usurious, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 47.20
Regulated lenders, debtor payment of, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 56.131
Trade practices lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 48.185
Firefighters, lawsuits against
Payment by municipality, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.86
Foreclosure, see Mortgage foreclosures under this topic
Foreign corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Franchises
Motor vehicle fuel franchises, Minn. Statutes 2004 80C.146, 80F.17
Motor vehicle sales franchises, Minn. Statutes 2004 80E.05, 80E.13, 80E.17
Fraternal benefit societies
Personal liability, indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 64B.08
Funds transfers, see Financial institutions under this topic
Garnishment proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 571.90
Government data lawsuits
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.08
Law enforcement data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.82
Graffiti, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 617.90
Guardianship and protective proceedings
In forma pauperis proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.5-502
Hazardous substance releases, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 115B.14
Hazardous waste facilities, stabilization and containment facilities, siting, appeals, Minn. Statutes 2004 115A.30
Health and accident insurance
Subrogation of claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.095
Health care, network shadow contracting violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.74
Health Department
Administrative penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.991
Alcohol and drug counselors, disciplinary proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 149A.10
Disciplinary proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 148.941
License revocations, Minn. Statutes 2004 148.10
Medical records, access, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.335
Tuberculosis carriers or respondents, health order proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.4805
Higher Education Services Office, debt collection, Minn. Statutes 2004 136A.131
Hospital liens, Minn. Statutes 2004 514.02, 514.71
Human Rights Department
Contested cases, payment by respondents, Minn. Statutes 2004 363A.29
Lawsuits, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 363A.33
Indemnification
Business corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521
Corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Credit union officers and directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 52.04
Foreign corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Fraternal benefit societies, Minn. Statutes 2004 64B.08
Limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.699
Motor vehicles, conditional registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 168A.07
Natural Resources Department, Minn. Statutes 2004 103G.650
Nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.521
State employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 3.736, 3.7365
Titling of watercraft, Minn. Statutes 2004 86B.830
Insurance companies
Foreign companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.19
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.06
Legal expense insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.06, 60A.08
Mutual insurance companies, conversion to stock companies, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.075
No-fault automobile insurance, subrogated claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 65B.53
Qualifying trust agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.097
Rehabilitation and liquidation
Application for termination, Minn. Statutes 2004 60B.48
Distribution of claims, preference, Minn. Statutes 2004 60B.44
Health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 60B.191
Reexamination of fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 60B.32
Reinsurers or receivers, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 60B.365
Unauthorized insurers, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.21
Unauthorized insurers, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.21
Viatical settlements, finders fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.970
Insurance examiners, libel lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.031
Insurance, workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2004 79.36, 79.52
Interstate Compact on Juveniles, Minn. Statutes 2004 260.56
Juvenile courts, Minn. Statutes 2004 260B.331, 260C.331
Labor and employment
Age discrimination lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.81
Commissions, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.14, 181.145
Compensation and salaries lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.171
Construction bids, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.721
Drug and alcohol testing, workplace, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.956
Employee assistance services, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.980
Employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.937, 181.938
Employers, Minn. Statutes 2004 177.27, 181.68, 181.81, 593.50
False statements, inducement to enter employment, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.65
Food processing plants, recruitment violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.635
Genetic tests and testing, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.974
Jurors, retaliation for serving as, Minn. Statutes 2004 593.50
Labor disputes, injunctions, Minn. Statutes 2004 185.13
Lie detector tests, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.75
Migrant workers, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.89
Occupational safety and health, discrimination lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 182.669
Parenting leave lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.944
Personnel records, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.9641, 181.965
Labor and Industry Department
Employers, records violations lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 177.27
Small claims court, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.2615
Landfill cleanup
Environmental response costs, recovery, Minn. Statutes 2004 115B.444
Recovery, Pollution Control Agency, Minn. Statutes 2004 115B.41, 115B.412
Third-party claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 115B.414
Landlords and tenants, see RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
Law enforcement agencies
Good faith reports or requests, Minn. Statutes 2004 604A.34
Leases
Cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 504B.291
Unconscionable leases, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 336.2A-108
Legal separation, see Attorney fees under SEPARATION OF HUSBAND AND WIFE
Letters of credit, wrongful dishonor or breach of obligation lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 336.5-111
Liens
Agricultural producers' liens, Minn. Statutes 2004 514.945
Liens for attorney fees, see Liens under ATTORNEYS
Nonconsensual common law liens, Minn. Statutes 2004 514.99
Public assistance liens, claims, deduction, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.015
Tax liens, release, delay, Minn. Statutes 2004 270.69
Life insurance companies, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.19
Limited liability companies, see Attorney fees under LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
Limited partnerships, derivative actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 321.1005, 322A.82
Littering, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 169.421
Loans, finance charge violations, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 47.59
Local governments, Open Meeting Law lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 13D.06
Long-term care facilities, contracts, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 80D.13
Manufactured home parks, eviction proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 327C.11
Marketing agreements, motor vehicle fuel, Minn. Statutes 2004 80F.17
Marriage and Family Therapy Board
Disciplinary proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 148B.175, 148B.69
Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2004 148B.281
Mechanics and material suppliers liens
Contractors, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 514.011
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 514.02
Hospital liens, Minn. Statutes 2004 514.71
Nonpayment for improvements, Minn. Statutes 2004 514.02
Mediation, court supervised, Minn. Statutes 2004 583.27
Medical assistance
Boarding care homes, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.48
Claims against estates, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.15
Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.50
Liens, payment, deduction of fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.042
Nursing facilities, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.48
Vendors, false representation, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.121
Medical records, unauthorized release, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.335
Membership camping
Lawsuits, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 82A.19
Sales contracts, rescission, Minn. Statutes 2004 82A.11
Mentally handicapped persons
Public guardianship hearings, Minn. Statutes 2004 252A.20
Mortgage foreclosures
Amount, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 580.09, 582.01
Corporate fiduciary agents, Minn. Statutes 2004 481.02
Mortgagors, Minn. Statutes 2004 582.01, 582.02
Receivers, rent after default, Minn. Statutes 2004 582.08
Regulated lenders, Minn. Statutes 2004 56.131
Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 481.02
Sales, affidavits of cost, Minn. Statutes 2004 580.17
Motor carriers
Claims against, Minn. Statutes 2004 221.036, 221.251
Violations, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 221.271
Motor vehicle fuel, marketing agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 80F.17
Motor vehicle retail installment sales
Contracts, collections, Minn. Statutes 2004 168.71
Finance company violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 168.75
Municipal Contracting Law, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.345
Mutual insurance companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.075
National Guard, lawsuits against officers, Minn. Statutes 2004 192.30
Natural Resources Department
Drainage system appeals, Minn. Statutes 2004 103E.097
Hunting while intoxicated, Minn. Statutes 2004 97B.066
Land purchases, landowners' bill of rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 84.0274
Recovery of sunken logs, inland waters, Minn. Statutes 2004 103G.650
Wildlife acquisition account, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 97A.071
No-fault automobile insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 65B.53
Odometers, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 325E.16
Open Meeting Law, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 13D.06
Packaging, toxics in, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 115A.965
Parents
Parenting leave, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.944
Recognition of parentage, orders vacating, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.75
Partnerships, buyouts, dissociated partners, Minn. Statutes 2004 323A.0701
Paternity lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.69
Peace officers, lawsuits against
Payment by municipality, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.44, 471.45
Performance bonds
Public works contractors, lawsuits on bond, Minn. Statutes 2004 574.26
Personal property
Self-service storage facilities, owners, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 514.972
Pharmacy Board, unfair price discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.061
Pistols, permits to carry
Denial or revocation, appeals hearings, Minn. Statutes 2004 624.714
Plain Language Contract Act
Lawsuits, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 325G.34
Pollution Control Agency
Administrative penalties, collection, Minn. Statutes 2004 116.072
Harmful substance injury claims, limitation, Minn. Statutes 2004 115B.37
Landfills, cleanup, Minn. Statutes 2004 115B.41, 115B.412
Prescriptions, unfair price discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.061
Product liability lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 604.04
Professional fund raisers
Violation of rules or laws, Minn. Statutes 2004 309.57
Prostitution
Coercion of persons for, when awarded, Minn. Statutes 2004 611A.87
Public participation lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 554.04, 554.045
Racketeering
Lawsuits initiated by prosecuting authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.911
Railroads
Cattle guards or fences, failure to erect, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 219.33
Claims against, Minn. Statutes 2004 218.031
Railroad crossing violations, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 219.10
Real estate brokers and agents, real estate education, research and recovery fund lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 82.43
Real property sales
Individual sewage treatment systems, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 115.55
Wells , disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 103I.235
Regulated lenders, Minn. Statutes 2004 56.131
Replevin judgments, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.04
Residential rental property, see Attorney fees under RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
Revenue Department, cigarette and tobacco products taxes lawsuits, payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 297F.02
Sanitary districts, contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 115.49
School personnel, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2004 123B.02
Securities regulation lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 80A.23
Self-service storage facilities, owners, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 514.972
Separation of husband and wife, see Attorney fees under SEPARATION OF HUSBAND AND WIFE
Solid waste disposal
Violations, recovery by counties, Minn. Statutes 2004 473.849
Solid waste facilities
Designation, ordinances, violation, Minn. Statutes 2004 115A.86
Records, inspection, Minn. Statutes 2004 115A.882
Spousal maintenance proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14, 518C.305, 518C.313
State mineral lands, quieting title, Minn. Statutes 2004 93.055
Stolen property
Lawsuits brought by injured party, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.53
Strategic lawsuits against public participation (S.L.A.P.P.), Minn. Statutes 2004 554.04, 554.045
Subcontractors
Local governments, prompt payment of bills, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.425
State contracts, awards, Minn. Statutes 2004 16A.1245, 137.36
Subdivided land sales
Lawsuits, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 83.37
Sales contracts, rescission, Minn. Statutes 2004 83.28
Suicide or attempted suicide, lawsuits regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.215
Superfund lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 115B.14
Tax increment financing districts
Enforcement of law, suits by property owners, Minn. Statutes 2004 469.1771
Tax preparation services, unlawful trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 270.30
Taxes
Delinquent taxes, collection, Minn. Statutes 2004 270.063
Tax liens, release, delay, Minn. Statutes 2004 270.69
Telephone companies, rate changes, Minn. Statutes 2004 237.075
Town officers and employees
Reimbursement by town, Minn. Statutes 2004 465.76
Trade secrets, misappropriation, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 325C.04
Trusts
Charges against income or principal, Uniform Principal and Income Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 501B.71
Charitable trusts, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.811, 501B.43
Unemployment insurance taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.057
Unemployment insurance, proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.105
Unfair campaign practices, hearings, Minn. Statutes 2004 211B.36
University of Minnesota
Subcontractors, state contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 137.36
Verdicts, interest, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 549.09
Victims of crime, perpetrators, injuries to, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 611A.08
Video rental or sale customers
Videotape rental or sale records, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 325I.02
Warehouse receipts, lost, stolen, or destroyed documents, bailee's fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 336.7-601
Watershed districts, appeals, managers' decisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 103D.545
Wells
Contamination, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 103I.241
Disclosure, real property sales, Minn. Statutes 2004 103I.235
Wiretapping lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 626A.13
Woman's Right to Know Act, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 145.4247
Workers' compensation, see Attorney fees under WORKERS COMPENSATION
Workers' compensation insurance
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 79.52
Reinsurance associations, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2004 79.36