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PLEADINGS

See also COURTS; INDICTMENTS; PLEA BARGAINING

Acknowledgments, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 549.211

Ad damnum, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.36

Adverse claims to real property, Minn. Statutes 2026 559.11, 559.24

Affidavits, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.41, 544.42

Amendments to

Notice of lis pendens, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2026 557.02

Punitive damages, Minn. Statutes 2026 549.191

Annulment, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.005

Answers, see ANSWERS

Attachment, designation of parties, Minn. Statutes 2026 570.011

Child custody, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.005, 518.156

Child support

Contents of, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.46

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.005, 518C.311

Service of, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.39

Support orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 518C.401

Complaints, see COMPLAINTS

Contents, validity of signatures, denials, Minn. Statutes 2026 600.15

Contracts for deed, termination proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 559.211

Copies, commitment records of convicted persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 243.49

Corporations, proof of incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.21

Counterclaims, see COUNTERCLAIMS

Counterpetitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.12

Cross-claims, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.36, 544.42

Damages, unliquidated, amount claimed, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.36

Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.03

Definitions, Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.02

Demurrers, see DEMURRERS

Dissolution of marriage, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.005

Divorce, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.005

Election contests, Minn. Statutes 2026 209.065

Foreign laws, evidence of, Minn. Statutes 2026 599.07

Frivolous pleadings

Attorneys, signing, Minn. Statutes 2026 481.15

In forma pauperis proceedings, prisoners, Minn. Statutes 2026 244.035, 563.02

Garnishment proceedings

Designation of parties, Minn. Statutes 2026 571.712

Responsive pleadings, service on creditor's attorney, Minn. Statutes 2026 571.72

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.043 to 544.42

Guilty pleas, see GUILTY PLEAS

Insurance producers

Malicious intent, Minn. Statutes 2026 60K.51

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 60K.54

Restriction, censure, suspension, revocation, or denial of license, Minn. Statutes 2026 60K.43

Lake conservation districts, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.645, 103B.683

Lawsuits against professionals, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.42

Legal separation, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.005

Limited liability companies, derivative actions, Minn. Statutes 2026 322C.0904

Limited partnerships, derivative actions, Minn. Statutes 2026 321.1004

Motions, see MOTIONS

Nolo contendere

Insurance companies, Minn. Statutes 2026 60A.052

Insurance producers, Minn. Statutes 2026 60K.43, 60K.54

Peace officers' licenses, revocation, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.8431

Perpetrators injuries during crime, Minn. Statutes 2026 611A.08

Not guilty pleas

Evidence received under, Minn. Statutes 2026 630.31

Insurance producers, Minn. Statutes 2026 60K.43

Not guilty by reason of mental illness, Minn. Statutes 2026 253B.18

Partition of real estate, determination of claims, Minn. Statutes 2026 558.22, 558A.26

Partnerships, proof of, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.22

Pleas of confession, judgments, Minn. Statutes 2026 548.23

Postconviction remedy petitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 590.02 to 590.05

Radio stations, defamation, defense, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.043

Records and record keeping, court register, Minn. Statutes 2026 630.37

Reports about, crimes and criminals, statistics, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.06

Responsive pleadings

Child custody, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.156

Garnishment proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 571.72

Sales, contracts, statute of frauds, Minn. Statutes 2026 336.2-201

Separate maintenance, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.005

Setoff, see SETOFF

Signatures on, form and declaration, Minn. Statutes 2026 358.116, 609.48

Spousal maintenance

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.005, 518C.311

Service of, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.39

Tax Court, appeals to, Minn. Statutes 2026 271.06

Television stations, defamation, defense, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.043

Third party claims, see THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS

Unliquidated damages, statement of amount claimed, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.36

Verification of pleadings, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.15

Violations and penalties, lawsuits against professionals, Minn. Statutes 2026 544.42

Writs of mandamus, Minn. Statutes 2026 586.08