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287.01 Definitions.

Subdivision 1. Words, terms, and phrases. Unless the language or context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended, the following words, terms, and phrases, for the purposes of sections 287.01 to 287.12, shall be given the meanings subjoined to them.

Subd. 2. Real property, real estate, and land. "Real property," "real estate," and "land," in addition to the meaning thereof contained in chapter 500, include all property a conveyance whereof may be recorded or registered by a county recorder under existing law.

Subd. 3. Mortgage. "Mortgage" means any instrument, including a decree of marriage dissolution or an instrument made pursuant to it, creating or evidencing a lien of any kind on property, given or taken as security for a debt, notwithstanding such debt may also be secured in part by a lien upon personalty.

Subd. 4. Decree of marriage dissolution. "Decree of marriage dissolution" includes a summary real estate disposition judgment or an instrument made pursuant to it.

HIST: (2322) 1907 c 328 s 1; 1965 c 51 s 51; 1976 c 181 s 2; 1983 c 233 s 1; 1990 c 575 s 1

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