Posted by dpadmin on April 24, 2017 in Firm News, Legal Updates

THE MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT ALLOWS EXCUSABLE NEGLECT ARGUMENTS TO AVOID DISMISSAL UNDER RULE 5.04

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently handed down dual decisions interpreting the interplay between Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 5.04 and Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 60.02. Rule 5.04 by design dismisses a case if not filed with the Court within one year after service of the summons and complaint. However, until these rulings, it was unclearThe Minnesota Supreme Court recently handed down dual decisions interpreting the interplay between Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 5.04 and Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 60.02. Rule 5.04 by design dismisses a case if not filed with the Court within one year after service of the summons and complaint. However, until these rulings, it was unclearThe Minnesota Supreme Court recently handed down dual decisions interpreting the interplay between Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 5.04 and Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 60.02. Rule 5.04 by design dismisses a case if not filed with the Court within one year after service of the summons and complaint. However, until these rulings, it was unclear