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prima facie presumption in Minnesota

35 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1901–2025 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
McCannel v. County of Hennepingreen
minn · 1980 · cited in 5 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1985–2025
2 sentences

2025Id. at *6. 3 When a taxpayer challenges a county’s valuation of real property by filing a petition in the tax court, see Minn. Stat. § 278.01 (2024), there is a prima facie presumption that the assessor’s valuation was proper, and “the burden is on the party appealing that assessment to show that it is excessive.” S. Minn. Beet Sugar Coop v. County of Renville, 737 N.W.2d 545, 558 (Minn. 2007) (citing In re McCannel, 301 N.W.2d 910, 923 (Minn. 1980)); see also Minn. Stat. § 271.06 , subd. 6 (2024). 7 The tax court also rejected one aspect of Hornig’s valuation of the subject property under the

2016When a taxpayer challenges a property assessment, “there is a prima facie presumption that the assessor’s valuation is proper, and the taxpayer has the burden of proving that the assessment is excessive.” S. Minn. Beet Sugar Coop. v. Cty. of Renville, 737 N.W.2d 645, 568 (Minn.2007) (quoting In re McCannel, 301 N.W.2d 910, 923 (Minn.1980)).

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Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Coop v. County of Renvillegreen
minn · 2007 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Id. at *6. 3 When a taxpayer challenges a county’s valuation of real property by filing a petition in the tax court, see Minn. Stat. § 278.01 (2024), there is a prima facie presumption that the assessor’s valuation was proper, and “the burden is on the party appealing that assessment to show that it is excessive.” S. Minn. Beet Sugar Coop v. County of Renville, 737 N.W.2d 545, 558 (Minn. 2007) (citing In re McCannel, 301 N.W.2d 910, 923 (Minn. 1980)); see also Minn. Stat. § 271.06 , subd. 6 (2024). 7 The tax court also rejected one aspect of Hornig’s valuation of the subject property under the

11
Randolph v. Rodgersgreen
ca8 · 1999 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Randolph v. Rodgers, 170 F.3d 850, 858 (8th Cir. 1999).

11
Jerry's Enterprises, Inc. v. Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.green
minn · 2006 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014To establish a prima facie claim of legal malpractice “not involving damage to or loss of a cause of action,” the plaintiff must prove each of the following four elements: “(1) the existence of an attorney-client relationship; (2) acts constituting negligence or breach of contract; (3) that such acts were the proximate cause of the plaintiff’s damages; and (4) that but for defendant’s conduct, the plaintiff would have been successful in the prosecution or defense of the action.” Jerry’s Enters., Inc. v. Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd., 711 N.W.2d 811, 816, 819 (Minn. 2006).

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Howard v. Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Ltd. Partnershipgreen
minnctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012P’ship, 636 N.W.2d 551, 559 (Minn.App.2001).

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Schleiff v. County of Freeborngreen
minn · 1950 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007McCannel, 301 N.W.2d at 923 (“In a proceeding brought by a taxpayer to challenge a property valuation, there is a prima facie presumption that the assessor’s valuation is proper, and the taxpayer has the burden of proving that the assessment is excessive.”); Schleiff , 231 Minn, at 395-99, 43 N.W.2d at 269 (describing “the assessor’s valuation [as] prima facie valid” and noting that “the burden rest[s] upon the taxpayer to prove that it is excessive”).

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cluster 691106green
ca8 · 1995 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Cram v. Lamson & Sessions Co., 49 F.3d 466, 473 (8th Cir.1995) (citation omitted); Grozdanich v. Leisure Hills Health Ctr., Inc., 25 F.Supp.2d 953, 966 (D.Minn.1998).

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Grozdanich v. Leisure Hills Health Center, Inc.green
mnd · 1998 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Cram v. Lamson & Sessions Co., 49 F.3d 466, 473 (8th Cir.1995) (citation omitted); Grozdanich v. Leisure Hills Health Ctr., Inc., 25 F.Supp.2d 953, 966 (D.Minn.1998).

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Anderson v. Twin City Rapid Transit Co.green
minn · 1957 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995As to the third requirement— that plaintiff was discharged despite her qualifications — the trial court, citing Anderson v. Twin City Rapid Transit Co., 250 Minn. 167 , 84 N.W.2d 593, 597 (1957), found that plaintiff was not “discharged” because she was placed on furlough status.

1995As to the third requirement— that plaintiff was discharged despite her qualifications — the trial court, citing Anderson v. Twin City Rapid Transit Co., 250 Minn. 167 , 84 N.W.2d 593, 597 (1957), found that plaintiff was not “discharged” because she was placed on furlough status.

11
Sigurdson v. Isanti Countygreen
minn · 1986 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995McDonnell Douglas, 411 U.S. at 802 n. 13, 93 S.Ct. at 1824 n. 13; see also Sigurdson, 386 N.W.2d at 720 .

11
Hubbard v. United Press International, Inc.green
minn · 1983 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Hubbard v. United Press Int’l, Inc., 330 N.W.2d 428, 442 (Minn.1983).

1993See Hubbard v. United Press Int'l, Inc., 330 N.W.2d 428, 442 (Minn.1983).

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Larson v. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. Inc.green
minn · 1948 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Dain Bosworth Inc. v. Goetze, 374 N.W.2d 467, 471 (Minn.App.1985) (citing Larson v. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., 226 Minn. 315, 317 , 32 N.W.2d 649, 650 (1948)).

1992See Dain Bosworth Inc. v. Goetze, 374 N.W.2d 467, 471 (Minn.App.1985) (citing Larson v. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., 226 Minn. 315, 317 , 32 N.W.2d 649, 650 (1948)).

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Dain Bosworth Inc. v. Goetzegreen
minnctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See Dain Bosworth Inc. v. Goetze, 374 N.W.2d 467, 471 (Minn.App.1985) (citing Larson v. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., 226 Minn. 315, 317 , 32 N.W.2d 649, 650 (1948)).

11
State Ex Rel. Roberts v. Sports & Health Club, Inc.green
minnctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See State by Roberts v. Sports & Health Club, Inc., 365 N.W.2d 799 (Minn.Ct.App.1985) (this court assumed that the male plaintiff had proven a prima facie case, and membership in a protected class was not at issue, and held that the employer had legitimate non-pretextual reasons for not hiring plaintiff); Johnson v. Ramsey County, 424 N.W.2d 800, 808 (Minn.Ct.App.1988) (this court recognized that the male employee’s membership in a protected group was the first element of his prima facie claim of sexual harassment under the MHRA, chapter 363).

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Johnson v. Ramsey Countygreen
minnctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See State by Roberts v. Sports & Health Club, Inc., 365 N.W.2d 799 (Minn.Ct.App.1985) (this court assumed that the male plaintiff had proven a prima facie case, and membership in a protected class was not at issue, and held that the employer had legitimate non-pretextual reasons for not hiring plaintiff); Johnson v. Ramsey County, 424 N.W.2d 800, 808 (Minn.Ct.App.1988) (this court recognized that the male employee’s membership in a protected group was the first element of his prima facie claim of sexual harassment under the MHRA, chapter 363).

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State v. Repsgreen
minn · 1974 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Minnesota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
Abrahamson v. St. Louis County School District green
minn · 2012
2 sentences

2014Abrahamson, 819 N.W.2d at 130 .

2014Abrahamson, 819 N.W.2d at 130 .

22014–2014
Hansen v. Robert Half International, Inc. green
minn · 2012
1 sentence

2024Id. 5 The district court here found that respondents “are not disputing that [appellant] is a member of a protected class under the MHRA.” But the district court determined that appellant could not satisfy the second prong of the prima facie analysis because appellant “was unqualified to perform the essential functions of [his] position.” The district court then stated that its determinations that appellant “was no longer qualified for the position” are “dispositive of the issue of age and disability discrimination” and, therefore, it “decline[d] to address whether [appellant] was replaced by

12024–2024
Rion v. Rion's Syndics neutral
la · 1817
1 sentence

2024Here, however, the State’s report simply disagreed with the conclusions reached by the psychologist, and the place for that argument is during the competency phase of the trial, not during the determination of whether Hinckley has met the prima facie standard. 11 the defendant and the State, are considered by the jury following the first phase of the trial. 2 Martin, 591 N.W.2d at 487 (noting that the jury is entrusted with determining mental capacity).

12024–2024
State v. Williams green
minn · 1994
1 sentence

2014It then noted that, “in a community in which African-Americans make up only 3.7% of the population, a defendant could never meet the second part of the prima facie test if [only] the absolute disparity approach is used.” Id.

12014–2014
Education Minnesota-Greenway, Local 1330 v. Independent School District No. 316 green
minnctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2006Greenway, 673 N.W.2d at 849 .

12006–2006
Britton v. Koep green
minn · 1991
1 sentence

2003New York Times, 376 U.S. at 279-80 , 84 S.Ct. 710 ; Britton, 470 N.W.2d at 520 .

12003–2003
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

2003New York Times, 376 U.S. at 279-80 , 84 S.Ct. 710 ; Britton, 470 N.W.2d at 520 .

2003New York Times, 376 U.S. at 279-80 , 84 S.Ct. 710 ; Britton, 470 N.W.2d at 520 .

12003–2003
Costilla v. State green
minnctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2001Minn.Stat. § 363.01, subd. 41(3); Costilla, 571 N.W.2d at 595 .

12001–2001
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1995McDonnell Douglas, 411 U.S. at 802 n. 13, 93 S.Ct. at 1824 n. 13; see also Sigurdson, 386 N.W.2d at 720 .

1995McDonnell Douglas, 411 U.S. at 802 n. 13, 93 S.Ct. at 1824 n. 13; see also Sigurdson, 386 N.W.2d at 720 .

11995–1995
Duren v. Missouri green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1994Duren v. Missouri, 439 U.S. 357, 364 , 99 S.Ct. 664, 668 , 58 L.Ed.2d 579 (1979).

1994Duren v. Missouri, 439 U.S. 357, 364 , 99 S.Ct. 664, 668 , 58 L.Ed.2d 579 (1979).

11994–1994
Kraft, Inc. v. State green
minn · 1979
2 sentences

1990The majority ignores the holdings in Kraft, Inc. v. State, 284 N.W.2d 386 (Minn. 1979), Sports & Health Club, Mower County, and Porter Farms, relying instead on Mister v. A.R.K.

1990The majority ignores the holdings in Kraft, Inc. v. State, 284 N.W.2d 386 (Minn. 1979), Sports & Health Club, Mower County, and Porter Farms, relying instead on Mister v. A.R.K.

11990–1990
State v. Ross green
wis · 1951
2 sentences

1981State v. Ross, 259 Wis. 379 , 48 N.W.2d 460 (1951).

1981State v. Ross, 259 Wis. 379 , 48 N.W.2d 460 (1951).

11981–1981
State v. Fridley Recreation & Service Company green
minn · 1970
2 sentences

1980State v. Fridley Recreation & Service Co., 288 Minn. 218 , 179 N.W.2d 172 (1970); Red Owl Stores, Inc. v. Commissioner of Taxation, 264 Minn. 1 , 117 N.W.2d 401 (1962).

1980State v. Fridley Recreation & Service Co., 288 Minn. 218 , 179 N.W.2d 172 (1970); Red Owl Stores, Inc. v. Commissioner of Taxation, 264 Minn. 1 , 117 N.W.2d 401 (1962).

11980–1980
Red Owl Stores, Inc. v. Commissioner of Taxation green
minn · 1962
2 sentences

1980State v. Fridley Recreation & Service Co., 288 Minn. 218 , 179 N.W.2d 172 (1970); Red Owl Stores, Inc. v. Commissioner of Taxation, 264 Minn. 1 , 117 N.W.2d 401 (1962).

1980State v. Fridley Recreation & Service Co., 288 Minn. 218 , 179 N.W.2d 172 (1970); Red Owl Stores, Inc. v. Commissioner of Taxation, 264 Minn. 1 , 117 N.W.2d 401 (1962).

11980–1980
Ruskamp v. Ferknes green
minn · 1978
1 sentence

1978Furuseth was an attorney at law admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota until the order of this court of January 5, 1978, 261 N.W.2d 612 , suspending him indefinitely; and that the parties have entered into a stipulation whereby Mr. Furuseth accepts the findings of Referee Foley that he has engaged in conduct which violates DR 1-102(A)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6), DR 6-101(A)(1) and (3), DR 7-106(C)(6), and DR 9-102(B)(4) of the Code of Professional Responsibility and which constitutes a prima facie violation of Minn.St. 609.52(2)(5)(a) in connection with Minn.St. 609.52(2)(1); And i

11978–1978
Satter v. Turner green
minn · 1957
11958–1958
Johnson v. Munsingwear, Inc. neutral
minn · 1946
11948–1948
Meadowcroft v. People green
ill · 1896
11944–1944
Hersey v. Long neutral
minn · 1883
11938–1938
Hayden v. Lundgren neutral
minn · 1928
11937–1937
Mechler v. McMahon green
minn · 1931
11935–1935
Graves v. Horton neutral
minn · 1887
11920–1920
Jones v. New York Life Insurance neutral
mass · 1897
11910–1910
Tuskaloosa Cotton-Seed Oil Co. v. Perry green
ala · 1887
11901–1901

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 273.11 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 271.06 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 272.03 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 1066 (1887–2026) NJ 749 (1903–2026) TX 336 (1881–2026) NY 308 (1827–2026) PA 296 (1885–2026) AL 270 (1888–2026) MI 249 (1899–2026) WA 193 (1893–2026) IL 180 (1892–2026) OH 166 (1889–2026) NC 163 (1887–2026) IN 147 (1860–2026) MD 123 (1870–2026) TN 123 (1940–2025) WI 101 (1908–2025) IA 100 (1865–2026) LA 99 (1907–2025) VA 99 (1852–2026) FL 93 (1939–2025) GA 87 (1903–2021) MS 76 (1879–2023) MO 65 (1884–2023) NM 51 (1988–2025) KY 51 (1878–2025) WV 46 (1883–2025) MA 44 (1860–2025) ME 44 (1878–2023) CT 43 (1913–2021) OK 40 (1908–2014) AR 40 (1897–2024) CO 37 (1896–2025) AZ 36 (1935–2026) MN 35 (1901–2025) NV 33 (1936–2024) SC 31 (1907–2026) DC 31 (1976–2025) OR 29 (1901–2025) MT 28 (1901–2022) UT 26 (1897–2026) KS 26 (1918–2026) NH 22 (1860–2025) NE 22 (1882–2026) ID 18 (1912–2024) ND 18 (1907–2012) DE 18 (1947–2026) AK 16 (1971–2025) VT 16 (1849–2026) RI 15 (1977–2021) SD 13 (1928–2023) HI 13 (1972–2023) WY 9 (1961–2026) VI 4 (2009–2024) GU 3 (2021–2025)

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