Understanding A Lawsuit In Minnesota
At some point you or someone you know may become a party to a lawsuit. Lawsuits typically follow a common path. Although the rules and procedures that apply to each case may differ slightly depending on the type of case and jurisdiction, the most common and basic structure of a lawsuit involves initial pleadings, discovery, […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Reallocation of Damages to Severally Liable Parties
Under the law, parties can be held either “severally” or “jointly and severally” liable for damages. Under the first category, called several liability, a party is only liable for the harm it caused. Under the second category, called joint and several liability, a party is liable for the harm both parties caused. What if two […]