2025 Session
Last amended: 2004 session
§ 541.33 — Unfairness
Plain-Language Summary
If applying another state's statute of limitations would be substantially unfair, the court can apply Minnesota's deadline instead.
541.33 UNFAIRNESS.
If the court determines that the limitation period of another state applicable under sections 541.31 and 541.32 is substantially different from the limitation period of this state and has not afforded a fair opportunity to sue upon, or imposes an unfair burden in defending against, the claim, the limitation period of this state applies.
History:
History: History:
2004 c 211 s 4
Practical Notes
When this applies: When another state’s deadline would produce an unfair result. Who this affects: Parties in multi-state lawsuits. Key points: The court has discretion to reject another state’s deadline if it is substantially different from Minnesota’s and would be unfair to either party.