Subdivision 1.Generally.

In every action in a district court, the prevailing party, including any public employee who prevails in an action for wrongfully denied or withheld employment benefits or rights, shall be allowed reasonable disbursements paid or incurred, including fees and mileage paid for service of process by the sheriff or by a private person.

Subd. 2.Limitation.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 549.04

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

Notwithstanding subdivision 1, where the state agency is named or intervenes as a party to enforce the agency’s rights under section 256B.056, the agency shall not be liable for disbursements to any prevailing defendant.