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MN HF1283

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Debra Hilstrom

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new civil cause of action in Minnesota law for intentional interference with the expectancy of inheritance or gift
  • Applies to persons who use fraud, duress, or other tortious means to intentionally prevent another from receiving an inheritance or gift that would otherwise have been received
  • Allows injured parties to recover actual damages sustained and permits prevailing plaintiffs to recover costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees
  • Does not bar other tort-based causes of action or limit remedies available under existing law
  • Takes effect 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

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Civil Law3/5/2013

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