Chapter 540 — Action by Assignee; Setoff Saved; Exception

540.01 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 540.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 540.03 Action by Assignee; Setoff Saved; Exception When someone transfers (assigns) a legal claim to another person, the new owner can sue on that claim. However, the … 540.04 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 540.05 Married Person May Sue or Be Sued Alone A married person can file or be sued in a lawsuit without having to include their spouse, as long as the spouse would … 540.06 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 540.07 Parent or Guardian May Sue for Seduction A parent can file a lawsuit for the seduction of their son or daughter, and a guardian can do the same for their ward. … 540.08 Injury to Child or Ward; Suit by Parent or Guardian A parent or guardian can file a lawsuit when a minor child or ward is injured. If no parent sues, a guardian ad litem … 540.09 Deserted Spouse May Sue and Defend in Absent Spouse's Name When one spouse abandons the family, the remaining spouse can file or defend lawsuits using the absent spouse's name. … 540.10 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 540.11 Surety May Bring Action A surety (someone who guarantees another person's debt) can file a lawsuit to force the debtor to pay the creditor … 540.12 Action Not to Abate by Death; Torts A lawsuit does not end just because one of the parties dies, becomes disabled, or transfers their interest in the case, … 540.13 Exemptions of Legislative Members and Employees Members, officers, and employees of the Minnesota legislature cannot be sued in civil court for actions they take as … 540.14 Actions Against Receivers; Trial; Judgment, How Satisfied You can sue a court-appointed receiver, assignee, or property manager without first getting permission from the court … 540.15 Associates Sued as Partners When two or more people do business together under a common name, they can be sued under that name. Serving the summons … 540.151 Suability; Common Name When two or more people work together under a shared name, including labor unions and employer organizations, they can … 540.152 Service of Process on Unions, Groups, or Associations When a union or association based outside Minnesota does business or takes actions within the state, it is automatically … 540.153 Exceptions The rules about suing associations under a common name and serving process through the Secretary of State do not apply … 540.154 Actions Against Unions, Groups, or Associations; Where Brought Lawsuits against associations described in section 540.151 must be filed either in the county where the organization has … 540.16 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 540.17 Joinder of Connecting Carriers When goods are damaged while being shipped by two or more connecting carriers through Minnesota, the owner can sue the … 540.18 Damage by Minor; Responsibility of Parent, Guardian, and Minor Parents or guardians are jointly responsible with their minor child (under 18) for damage the child intentionally or …