Conciliation Court

Minn. Stat. 491A.01 — claims up to $20,000, or $4,000 on a consumer credit transaction

Up to $20,000. Minnesota's conciliation court hears civil claims where the money or property at stake does not exceed $20,000, or $4,000 if the claim involves a consumer credit transaction.

Minn. Stat. 491A.01

The court administrator serves the summons by first class mail, except that where the claim exceeds $2,500 the plaintiff serves it by certified mail.

Minn. Stat. 491A.01

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Minn. Stat. 491A.01 — Conciliation court: establishment; powers; jurisdiction

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