Minnesota Statutes 523.22 – Liability of Attorney-in-Fact for Improper Execution of Affidavits and Signature
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Nothing in sections 523.01 to 523.24 limits any rights the principal may have against the attorney-in-fact for any fraudulent or negligent actions in executing affidavits or signing or acting on behalf of the principal as an attorney-in-fact. An attorney-in-fact who knowingly executes a false affidavit or, knowing that the conditions of section 523.18 are not satisfied, signs on behalf of the principal is liable for treble the amount of damages suffered by the principal.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 523.22
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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