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MN HF356
Bill
Status
2/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Debra Hilstrom
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AI Summary
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Establishes a new civil cause of action for intentional interference with inheritance or gifts through fraud, duress, or other tortious means in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 604.
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Defines "inheritance" as a devise, bequest, or property that would pass by intestate succession, and "gift" as a donation or gratuity from another person.
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Allows injured persons to recover actual damages and permits prevailing plaintiffs to recover costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees.
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Does not eliminate other existing tort causes of action or remedies available to plaintiffs.
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Becomes effective the day following final enactment and applies to actions arising on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Intentional interference with the expectation of inheritance cause of action established.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Civil Law
2/3/2011