If the death of a person occurs within the last year of the period of limitation for the commencement of an action, the action may be commenced by the personal representative at any time within one year after such death. If a cause of action survives against a decedent, which is not required by law to be presented as a claim against the decedent's estate, an action may be brought thereon against the personal representative of the decedent at any time within one year after death or within the limitation period otherwise prescribed, whichever is longer.
Minn. Stat. § 541.16
PERIOD BETWEEN DEATH OF PARTY AND COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION.
Known as the Uniform Conflict of Laws-Limitations Act
The act spans §§ 541–541 (36 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Walberg v. St. Francis Home, Inc. (2005)
Most recently applied in Walberg v. St. Francis Home, Inc. (June 2005)
(9203) RL s 4085; 1975 c 347 s 141
Official source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Minnesota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.