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Home » US Law » 2022 Minnesota Statutes » Chapters 540 - 552 — Civil Procedure » Chapter 540 — Parties To Actions » Section 540.05 — Married Person May Sue Or Be Sued Alone.
540.05 MARRIED PERSON MAY SUE OR BE SUED ALONE.

In cases where the spouse, except for the marriage relation, would not be a necessary party, a married person may sue and be sued as if unmarried and without joining the spouse. If a person marries and at the same time takes a new name while a party to a pending action, the person shall thereafter be designated by the new name.

History:

(9168) RL s 4056; 1987 c 49 s 13