1998 Minnesota Statutes

     504A.315 Answer; trial. 

    (a) At the court appearance specified in the summons, the 
 renter may answer the complaint, and the court shall hear and 
 determine the action, unless it adjourns the trial as provided 
 in section 504A.321.  

    (b) Either party may demand a trial by jury. 

    (c) The proceedings in the action are the same as in other 
 civil actions, except as provided in sections 504A.301 to 
 504A.415.  

    (d) The court, in scheduling appearances and hearings under 
 this section, shall give priority to any unlawful detainer 
 brought under section 504A.701, or on the basis that the renter 
 is causing a nuisance or seriously endangers the safety of other 
 residents, their property, or the landlord's property.  

    HIST: 1998 c 253 s 40