Upon the trial of such action the court or jury, in addition to finding the sum due to plaintiff, shall find how much thereof is due for labor or service upon the property described in the complaint, and how much of such property is subject to plaintiff’s lien. The judgment entered thereon shall include costs and disbursements as follows:

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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 514.49

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(1) The costs allowed in ordinary actions in the district court, and in addition an attorney’s fee of $20;

(2) The disbursements made by or in behalf of the plaintiff in enforcing the lien including all scalage, boomage, and officers’ fees;

(3) If the plaintiff be the original lienholder the plaintiff’s fees and mileage as a witness.