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Laws, Rules & More Resources in Civil Actions

If you are representing yourself in a civil action in District Court in Minnesota, you are responsible for following the same laws and rules as an attorney. Read Rights and Duties of Self-Represented Parties.

Laws & Rules in Civil Actions

The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that relate to civil actions in District Court. See also Laws, Rules & Legal Research.

Minnesota Court Rules:

Rules of Civil Procedure
Rules of Evidence
MN General Rules of Practice in District Court
Title I: Rules Applicable to all Court Proceedings
Title II: Rules Governing Civil Actions
Title IX: Jury Management Rules
Appendix of Forms - Rules of Civil Procedure

You can get more help with your legal research at Law Libraries throughout Minnesota. County law libraries are open to the public, and hours will vary.

IMPORTANT! You should talk to a lawyer and get advice on how the laws and rules may affect your case.

More Resources in Civil Actions

Statutes of Limitation (timeline to start a civil case) (Hennepin County Law Library)
Answering a Lawsuit (MN Attorney General's Office)

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