Minnesota Statutes 523.15 – Co-Attorneys-in-Fact Not Liable for Acts of Each Other
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When two or more attorneys-in-fact are authorized to act on behalf of a principal, an attorney-in-fact who did not join in or consent to the action of one or more co-attorneys-in-fact is not liable for that action. Failure to object to an action is not consent.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 523.15
- Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
- principal: includes a guardian or conservator appointed for the principal at any time; and
(3) "power of attorney" means a validly executed power of attorney. See Minnesota Statutes 523.03