§ 617.80 Definitions
§ 617.81 Nuisance; Acts Constituting; Injunction; Notice
§ 617.82 Agreed Abatement Plans; Temporary Order
§ 617.83 Injunction; Order of Abatement
§ 617.84 Movable Property
§ 617.85 Nuisance; Motion to Cancel Lease
§ 617.86 Contempt
§ 617.87 Release of Property
§ 617.90 Graffiti Damage Action
§ 617.91 Definitions
§ 617.92 Public Nuisance
§ 617.93 Suit to Abate Nuisance
§ 617.94 Court Order
§ 617.95 Violation of Court Order; Fine and Criminal Penalty
§ 617.96 Attorney Fees
§ 617.97 Use of Place; Evidence

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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes > Chapter 617 > NUISANCE

  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Minor: means an individual under the age of 18. See Minnesota Statutes 645.451
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
  • Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • verified: when used in reference to writings, means supported by oath or affirmation. See Minnesota Statutes 645.45
  • Violate: includes failure to comply with. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44