Statute of Limitations

The appellant filed suit against a subcontractor for shoddy work that resulted in the appellant getting sued by a homeowner. The respondent claims that MN statute 541.051 bars the appellant from filing suit after a 10 year statute of limitations has run its course. This case is unique that the legislature amended the statute in question, removing the 10 year limitation, thus opening the appellant to filing suit in appeals. The court ruled to reverse the original decision and rule in favor of the appellant. U.S. Home Corporation, b/b/a Lundgren Brothers vs. Zimmerman Stucco and Plaster, Inc. (Hennepin)

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