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Civil Actions

A civil action is a lawsuit that involves money, injury or damages, return of property, civil rights, or other non-criminal matters.

Forms

Forms to Start a Civil Action

Forms Packet: Starting a Civil Case in District Court (statewide)
This packet includes forms and instructions for starting a civil lawsuit in any MN county.
  

Forms to Answer and Respond to a Civil Action

Forms Packet: Responding to a Civil Lawsuit (statewide)
This packet includes forms and instructions for responding to a civil lawsuit started in any MN county.


Other Civil Court Forms
Other civil forms published by the MN Judicial Branch are listed in a few different locations on the website:

You may also find sample forms at a law library. You should talk with a lawyer to get help with documents for your case.

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Self-Help Centers

A Self-Help Center is a place where you can find helpful information, services and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer.

Self-Help Center Locations

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State Law Library

Room G25
Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

(651) 297-7651

mn.gov/law-library