Minnesota Session Laws - 1999, Regular Session

                            CHAPTER 190-S.F.No. 1093 
                  An act relating to civil mediation; providing for the 
                  effect of a mediated settlement agreement; amending 
                  Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 572.35, subdivision 1.
        BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 
           Section 1.  Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 572.35, 
        subdivision 1, is amended to read: 
           Subdivision 1.  [GENERAL.] The effect of a mediated 
        settlement agreement shall be determined under principles of law 
        applicable to contract.  A mediated settlement agreement is not 
        binding unless: 
           (1) it contains a provision stating that it is binding and 
        a provision stating substantially that the parties were advised 
        in writing that (a) the mediator has no duty to protect their 
        interests or provide them with information about their legal 
        rights; (b) signing a mediated settlement agreement may 
        adversely affect their legal rights; and (c) they should consult 
        an attorney before signing a mediated settlement agreement if 
        they are uncertain of their rights; or 
           (2) the parties were otherwise advised of the conditions in 
        clause (1). 
           Presented to the governor May 18, 1999 
           Signed by the governor May 21, 1999, 10:16 a.m.