Minn. Stat. § 504B § 504B.355
FORM OF VERDICT.
Operative Text
The verdict of the jury or the finding of the court in favor of the plaintiff in an eviction action shall be substantially in the following form: At a court held at ....., on the ..... day of ....., year ....., before ....., a judge in and for the county of ..... in an action between ....., plaintiff, and ....., defendant, the jury (or, if the action be tried without a jury, the court) find that the facts alleged in the complaint are true, and the plaintiff shall recover possession of the premises and the defendant(s) shall vacate the premises immediately. ..................... If the verdict or finding is for the defendant, it shall be sufficient to find that the facts alleged in the complaint are not true.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.355 establishes the required form that a jury verdict or court finding must take in a Minnesota eviction (unlawful detainer) action. When the decision favors the landlord, the verdict must state that the alleged facts are true and that the plaintiff is entitled to recover possession of the premises. When the decision favors the tenant, it is sufficient for the verdict to state simply that the alleged facts are not true.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minn. Stat. § 504B.355, the outcome of an eviction proceeding is recorded in a standardized verdict form, so landlords pursuing an eviction action should understand that a favorable ruling will formally state that the complaint's facts were found true and that possession is awarded to them. Compliant operators typically work with the court process as prescribed, ensuring their complaint clearly states the factual basis for eviction so the verdict form can be completed accurately. The form itself is generated by the court, not the landlord, but the strength of the underlying complaint directly shapes what the verdict can reflect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.355 governs the official form of the verdict in an eviction case, and tenants should be aware that a finding in their favor requires only that the court determine the landlord's alleged facts are not true. This means challenging the factual accuracy of the complaint's allegations is a recognized path within the eviction process. Tenants facing eviction proceedings may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the verdict form and the underlying complaint interact with available defenses.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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