Laws, Rules & Resources on Money Judgments

If you are representing yourself in court, you are responsible for following the same laws and rules as an attorney. See Rights and Duties of Self-Represented Parties.

Laws & Rules on Money Judgments

The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that deal with money judgments in Minnesota. See also Laws, Rules & Legal Research.

MN Stat. § 548 (Judgments)
MN Stat. § 550 (Executions, Redemption, Exemptions)
MN Stat. § 571 (Garnishment)
MN Rules of Civil Procedure
MN General Rules of Practice in the District Courts, including:
Title I. Rules Applicable to All Court Proceedings
Title II. Rules Governing Civil Actions

You can get more help with your legal research at a Law Library, which is open to the public. Talk with a lawyer to get advice on how the laws and rules may affect your case.

Resources on Money Judgments

Consumer and Debt - LawHelpMN.org
Consumer and Debt Legal Fact Sheets (MN Legal Services)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) (Federal agency that helps people deal with financial services - banking, credit cards, loans, mortgages, etc.)
Credit Handbook (MN Attorney General's Office)
Dealing with Debt, Collections & Personal Finance (MN Attorney General's Office)
Dealing with Debt: Your Rights and Responsibilities in Minnesota (booklet by MN Legal Services Coalition)
Debt Collection Fact Sheet(MN Attorney General's Office)
Interest Rates on State Court Judgments and Arbitration Awards (MN Judicial Branch)

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