saving clause in Minnesota

18 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1891–2001 0 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
Cashman v. Hedberggreen minn · 1943 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1984–2001 2 sentences 2001The Civil Damages Act was adopted in 1911. 6 Despite this court’s decisions in Rugland and Cashman where we held that in the absence of a saving clause the exceptions contained in the general tolling statutes do not apply to the limitations period incorporated into a statutorily created cause of action, Cashman, 215 Minn. at 473 , 10 N.W.2d at 391-92 ; Rugland v. Anderson, 30 Minn. at 386 , 15 N.W. at 676 , the legislature did not adopt explicit language requiring application of the general tolling provisions when the Civil Damages Act was adopted in 1911, or when it was amended to incorporate 2001The Civil Damages Act was adopted in 1911. 6 Despite this court’s decisions in Rugland and Cashman where we held that in the absence of a saving clause the exceptions contained in the general tolling statutes do not apply to the limitations period incorporated into a statutorily created cause of action, Cashman, 215 Minn. at 473 , 10 N.W.2d at 391-92 ; Rugland v. Anderson, 30 Minn. at 386 , 15 N.W. at 676 , the legislature did not adopt explicit language requiring application of the general tolling provisions when the Civil Damages Act was adopted in 1911, or when it was amended to incorporate	1	3
Brenda WELLONS, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. NORTHWEST AIRLINES, INC., Defendant-Appelleegreen ca6 · 1999 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 1 sentence 2000See Wellons v. Northwest Airlines, Inc., 165 F.3d 493, 495 (6th Cir.1999) (ADA does not vitiate traditional presumption against preemption).	1	1
United Realty Trust v. Property Development & Research Co.green minn · 1978 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986 1 sentence 1986See, e.g., United Realty Trust v. Property Development and Research Co., 269 N.W.2d 737, 742 (Minn.1978) (“The Supreme Court held that usury laws are penal in nature and that the repeal of such laws without a saving clause operates retrospectively, cutting off the defense of usury in all future actions, even upon contracts previously entered.	1	1
Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, Inc.green scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984 2 sentences 1984See Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, Inc., 426 U.S. 290, 298-300 , 96 S.Ct. 1978, 1984-1985 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976). 1984See Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, Inc., 426 U.S. 290, 298-300 , 96 S.Ct. 1978, 1984-1985 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976).	1	1
Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. v. Kalo Brick & Tile Co.green scotus · 1981 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984 2 sentences 1984See also Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. v. Kalo Brick & Tile Co., 450 U.S. 311, 318-19 , 101 S.Ct. 1124, 1130-31 , 67 L.Ed.2d 258 (1981). 1984See also Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. v. Kalo Brick & Tile Co., 450 U.S. 311, 318-19 , 101 S.Ct. 1124, 1130-31 , 67 L.Ed.2d 258 (1981).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (26)

Case	Cited	Years
Rugland v. Anderson green minn · 1883 2 sentences 2001The Civil Damages Act was adopted in 1911. 6 Despite this court’s decisions in Rugland and Cashman where we held that in the absence of a saving clause the exceptions contained in the general tolling statutes do not apply to the limitations period incorporated into a statutorily created cause of action, Cashman, 215 Minn. at 473 , 10 N.W.2d at 391-92 ; Rugland v. Anderson, 30 Minn. at 386 , 15 N.W. at 676 , the legislature did not adopt explicit language requiring application of the general tolling provisions when the Civil Damages Act was adopted in 1911, or when it was amended to incorporate 2001The Civil Damages Act was adopted in 1911. 6 Despite this court’s decisions in Rugland and Cashman where we held that in the absence of a saving clause the exceptions contained in the general tolling statutes do not apply to the limitations period incorporated into a statutorily created cause of action, Cashman, 215 Minn. at 473 , 10 N.W.2d at 391-92 ; Rugland v. Anderson, 30 Minn. at 386 , 15 N.W. at 676 , the legislature did not adopt explicit language requiring application of the general tolling provisions when the Civil Damages Act was adopted in 1911, or when it was amended to incorporate	2	1943–2001
American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens green scotus · 1995 1 sentence 2000The FAA did not have a preemption clause and in fact contained a saving clause providing that ‘[njothing * * * in this chapter shall in any way abridge or alter the remedies now existing at common law or by statute, but the provisions of this chapter are in addition to such remedies.’ Id. (quoting FAA).	1	2000–2000
Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. Abilene Cotton Oil Co. green · 1907 2 sentences 1984In Texas & Pacific Railway v. Abilene Cotton Oil Co., 204 U.S. 426 , 27 S.Ct. 350 , 51 L.Ed. 553 (1907), the Court, despite the existence of a saving clause virtually identical to section 414, struck down a state common law cause of action challenging a rail carrier’s rate as “unjust and unreasonable.” The court did so because rate regulation was within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and a state court action “would be absolutely inconsistent with the provisions of the act.” Texas & Pacific 555 Railway, 204 U.S. at 446 , 27 S.Ct. at 358 . 1984In Texas & Pacific Railway v. Abilene Cotton Oil Co., 204 U.S. 426 , 27 S.Ct. 350 , 51 L.Ed. 553 (1907), the Court, despite the existence of a saving clause virtually identical to section 414, struck down a state common law cause of action challenging a rail carrier’s rate as “unjust and unreasonable.” The court did so because rate regulation was within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and a state court action “would be absolutely inconsistent with the provisions of the act.” Texas & Pacific 555 Railway, 204 U.S. at 446 , 27 S.Ct. at 358 .	1	1984–1984
Pennsylvania Railroad v. Puritan Coal Mining Co. green · 1915 2 sentences 1984Pennsylvania Railroad v. Puritan Coal Mining Co., 237 U.S. 121, 129 , 35 S.Ct. 484, 486 , 59 L.Ed. 867 (1915). 1984Pennsylvania Railroad v. Puritan Coal Mining Co., 237 U.S. 121, 129 , 35 S.Ct. 484, 486 , 59 L.Ed. 867 (1915).	1	1984–1984
Barnes v. MacKen green minn · 1958 2 sentences 1979Barnes v. Macken, 252 Minn. 412 , 90 N.W.2d 222 (1958). 1979Barnes v. Macken, 252 Minn. 412 , 90 N.W.2d 222 (1958).	1	1979–1979
The Alexander Co. v. City of Owatonna green minn · 1946 2 sentences 1961L. 1957, c. 935, § 26 (Minn. St. 1957, § 353.46). 2 Minn. St. 1957, § 353.29; survivor’s benefits under § 353.31. 3 Minn. St. 1957, §§ 353.29, 353.30, subd. 3. 4 See, The Alexander Co. v. City of Owatonna, 222 Minn. 312 , 24 N. W. (2d) 244 . 5 Slezak v. Ousdigian, 260 Minn. 303 , 110 N. W. (2d) 1 . 6 State ex rel. 1961L. 1957, c. 935, § 26 (Minn. St. 1957, § 353.46). 2 Minn. St. 1957, § 353.29; survivor’s benefits under § 353.31. 3 Minn. St. 1957, §§ 353.29, 353.30, subd. 3. 4 See, The Alexander Co. v. City of Owatonna, 222 Minn. 312 , 24 N. W. (2d) 244 . 5 Slezak v. Ousdigian, 260 Minn. 303 , 110 N. W. (2d) 1 . 6 State ex rel.	1	1961–1961
Slezak v. Ousdigian green minn · 1961 2 sentences 1961L. 1957, c. 935, § 26 (Minn. St. 1957, § 353.46). 2 Minn. St. 1957, § 353.29; survivor’s benefits under § 353.31. 3 Minn. St. 1957, §§ 353.29, 353.30, subd. 3. 4 See, The Alexander Co. v. City of Owatonna, 222 Minn. 312 , 24 N. W. (2d) 244 . 5 Slezak v. Ousdigian, 260 Minn. 303 , 110 N. W. (2d) 1 . 6 State ex rel. 1961L. 1957, c. 935, § 26 (Minn. St. 1957, § 353.46). 2 Minn. St. 1957, § 353.29; survivor’s benefits under § 353.31. 3 Minn. St. 1957, §§ 353.29, 353.30, subd. 3. 4 See, The Alexander Co. v. City of Owatonna, 222 Minn. 312 , 24 N. W. (2d) 244 . 5 Slezak v. Ousdigian, 260 Minn. 303 , 110 N. W. (2d) 1 . 6 State ex rel.	1	1961–1961
State of Oregon v. Moore green or · 1951 2 sentences 1953State v. Moore, 192 Ore. 39 , 233 P. (2d) 253 . 1953State v. Moore, 192 Ore. 39 , 233 P. (2d) 253 .	1	1953–1953
Troy v. City of St. Paul neutral minn · 1923 2 sentences 1946Paul, 155 Minn. 391, 394 , 193 N. W. 726, 727 , this court approved the general rule and said: “With practical unanimity the courts hold that, where a suit is founded' on a statute and before the suit has been concluded or vested rights have been acquired the statute is repealed without attaching a saving clause to the repealing act, the suit must stop where the repeal finds it.” (Citing cases.) In State v. Tennyson, 212 Minn. 158, 164 , 2 N. W. (2d) 833, 836 , 139 A. L. 1946Paul, 155 Minn. 391, 394 , 193 N. W. 726, 727 , this court approved the general rule and said: “With practical unanimity the courts hold that, where a suit is founded' on a statute and before the suit has been concluded or vested rights have been acquired the statute is repealed without attaching a saving clause to the repealing act, the suit must stop where the repeal finds it.” (Citing cases.) In State v. Tennyson, 212 Minn. 158, 164 , 2 N. W. (2d) 833, 836 , 139 A. L.	1	1946–1946
State Ex Rel. Bennett v. Brown green minn · 1943 2 sentences 1946Bennett v. Brown, 216 Minn. 135, 138 , 12 N. W. (2d) 180, 181 , this court said: “* * * The principle is well established that where, as here, a suit is founded on a statute and such statute is repealed, without a saving clause, before conclusion of the suit, the suit must end where the repeal finds it.” Plaintiff argues that Minn. St. 1941, § 645.37 (Mason St. 1941 Supp. § 10933-38), is applicable here and that, since §§ 219.68 and 219.74, the material sections in this action, were reenacted in substantially the same terms by L. 1945, c. 21, §§ 1, 2, 3, and 5, said §§ 219.68 and 219.74 should 1946Bennett v. Brown, 216 Minn. 135, 138 , 12 N. W. (2d) 180, 181 , this court said: “* * * The principle is well established that where, as here, a suit is founded on a statute and such statute is repealed, without a saving clause, before conclusion of the suit, the suit must end where the repeal finds it.” Plaintiff argues that Minn. St. 1941, § 645.37 (Mason St. 1941 Supp. § 10933-38), is applicable here and that, since §§ 219.68 and 219.74, the material sections in this action, were reenacted in substantially the same terms by L. 1945, c. 21, §§ 1, 2, 3, and 5, said §§ 219.68 and 219.74 should	1	1946–1946
State v. Tennyson green minn · 1942 2 sentences 1946Paul, 155 Minn. 391, 394 , 193 N. W. 726, 727 , this court approved the general rule and said: “With practical unanimity the courts hold that, where a suit is founded' on a statute and before the suit has been concluded or vested rights have been acquired the statute is repealed without attaching a saving clause to the repealing act, the suit must stop where the repeal finds it.” (Citing cases.) In State v. Tennyson, 212 Minn. 158, 164 , 2 N. W. (2d) 833, 836 , 139 A. L. 1946Paul, 155 Minn. 391, 394 , 193 N. W. 726, 727 , this court approved the general rule and said: “With practical unanimity the courts hold that, where a suit is founded' on a statute and before the suit has been concluded or vested rights have been acquired the statute is repealed without attaching a saving clause to the repealing act, the suit must stop where the repeal finds it.” (Citing cases.) In State v. Tennyson, 212 Minn. 158, 164 , 2 N. W. (2d) 833, 836 , 139 A. L.	1	1946–1946
The Harrisburg red · 1886 2 sentences 1943In re Estate of Daniel, 208 Minn. 420, at 429 , et seq., 294 N. W. 465 ; The Harrisburg, 119 U. S. 199 , 7 S. Ct. 140 , 30 L. ed. 358; Western Fuel Co. v. Garcia, 257 U. S. 233 , 42 S. Ct. 89 , 66 L. ed. 210; Bement v. Grand Rapids & I. 1943In re Estate of Daniel, 208 Minn. 420, at 429 , et seq., 294 N. W. 465 ; The Harrisburg, 119 U. S. 199 , 7 S. Ct. 140 , 30 L. ed. 358; Western Fuel Co. v. Garcia, 257 U. S. 233 , 42 S. Ct. 89 , 66 L. ed. 210; Bement v. Grand Rapids & I.	1	1943–1943
Western Fuel Co. v. Garcia green · 1921 2 sentences 1943In re Estate of Daniel, 208 Minn. 420, at 429 , et seq., 294 N. W. 465 ; The Harrisburg, 119 U. S. 199 , 7 S. Ct. 140 , 30 L. ed. 358; Western Fuel Co. v. Garcia, 257 U. S. 233 , 42 S. Ct. 89 , 66 L. ed. 210; Bement v. Grand Rapids & I. 1943In re Estate of Daniel, 208 Minn. 420, at 429 , et seq., 294 N. W. 465 ; The Harrisburg, 119 U. S. 199 , 7 S. Ct. 140 , 30 L. ed. 358; Western Fuel Co. v. Garcia, 257 U. S. 233 , 42 S. Ct. 89 , 66 L. ed. 210; Bement v. Grand Rapids & I.	1	1943–1943
In Re Estate of Daniel green minn · 1940 2 sentences 1943In re Estate of Daniel, 208 Minn. 420, at 429 , et seq., 294 N. W. 465 ; The Harrisburg, 119 U. S. 199 , 7 S. Ct. 140 , 30 L. ed. 358; Western Fuel Co. v. Garcia, 257 U. S. 233 , 42 S. Ct. 89 , 66 L. ed. 210; Bement v. Grand Rapids & I. 1943In re Estate of Daniel, 208 Minn. 420, at 429 , et seq., 294 N. W. 465 ; The Harrisburg, 119 U. S. 199 , 7 S. Ct. 140 , 30 L. ed. 358; Western Fuel Co. v. Garcia, 257 U. S. 233 , 42 S. Ct. 89 , 66 L. ed. 210; Bement v. Grand Rapids & I.	1	1943–1943
State v. Showers green kan · 1885 1 sentence 1929"Such an interpretation of the law as this would violate all proper canons of construction." It would in effect say that a legislature had enacted "a saving clause which can have no real operation at all, and can subserve no actual purpose whatever." State v. Showers, 34 Kan. 269 , 272 , 8 P. 474 .	1	1929–1929
State ex rel. Lum v. Archibald green minn · 1890 2 sentences 1926State v. Archibald, 43 Minn. 328, 330 , 45 N. W. 606 . 1926State v. Archibald, 43 Minn. 328, 330 , 45 N. W. 606 .	1	1926–1926
Stapp v. Steamboat Clyde neutral minn · 1890 2 sentences 1916Knapp, Stout & Co. v. McCaffrey, 177 U. S. 638, 648 , 20 Sup. Ct. 824, 44 L. ed. 921; Rounds v. Cloverport Foundry & Machine Co. 237 U. S. 303 , 35 Sup. Ct. 596, 59 L. ed. 966, Steamboat Co. v. Chase, 16 Wall. 522 , 21 L. ed. 369; Reynolds v. Steamship Favorite, 10 Minn. 190 (242); Stapp v. Steamboat Clyde, 43 Minn. 192 , 45 N. W. 430 ; Benedict, Adm. § 128. 7. 1916Knapp, Stout & Co. v. McCaffrey, 177 U. S. 638, 648 , 20 Sup. Ct. 824, 44 L. ed. 921; Rounds v. Cloverport Foundry & Machine Co. 237 U. S. 303 , 35 Sup. Ct. 596, 59 L. ed. 966, Steamboat Co. v. Chase, 16 Wall. 522 , 21 L. ed. 369; Reynolds v. Steamship Favorite, 10 Minn. 190 (242); Stapp v. Steamboat Clyde, 43 Minn. 192 , 45 N. W. 430 ; Benedict, Adm. § 128. 7.	1	1916–1916
State v. Smith green minn · 1895 2 sentences 1916We have not overlooked State v. Smith, 62 Minn. 540 , 64 N. W. 1022 , cited by appellant, which involved a saving clause continuing rights accrued under a repealed statute. 1916We have not overlooked State v. Smith, 62 Minn. 540 , 64 N. W. 1022 , cited by appellant, which involved a saving clause continuing rights accrued under a repealed statute.	1	1916–1916
Steamboat Co. v. Chase green scotus · 1873 2 sentences 1916Steamboat Co. v. Chase, 16 Wall. 522, 534 , 21 L. ed. 369. 1916Knapp, Stout & Co. v. McCaffrey, 177 U. S. 638, 648 , 20 Sup. Ct. 824, 44 L. ed. 921; Rounds v. Cloverport Foundry & Machine Co. 237 U. S. 303 , 35 Sup. Ct. 596, 59 L. ed. 966, Steamboat Co. v. Chase, 16 Wall. 522 , 21 L. ed. 369; Reynolds v. Steamship Favorite, 10 Minn. 190 (242); Stapp v. Steamboat Clyde, 43 Minn. 192 , 45 N. W. 430 ; Benedict, Adm. § 128. 7.	1	1916–1916
Knapp, Stout & Co. v. McCaffrey green scotus · 1900 2 sentences 1916Knapp, Stout & Co. v. McCaffrey, 177 U. S. 638 , 20 Sup. Ct. 824, 44 L. ed. 921. 6. 1916Knapp, Stout & Co. v. McCaffrey, 177 U. S. 638, 648 , 20 Sup. Ct. 824, 44 L. ed. 921; Rounds v. Cloverport Foundry & Machine Co. 237 U. S. 303 , 35 Sup. Ct. 596, 59 L. ed. 966, Steamboat Co. v. Chase, 16 Wall. 522 , 21 L. ed. 369; Reynolds v. Steamship Favorite, 10 Minn. 190 (242); Stapp v. Steamboat Clyde, 43 Minn. 192 , 45 N. W. 430 ; Benedict, Adm. § 128. 7.	1	1916–1916
Rounds v. Cloverport Foundry & MacHine Co. green scotus · 1915 1 sentence 1916Knapp, Stout & Co. v. McCaffrey, 177 U. S. 638, 648 , 20 Sup. Ct. 824, 44 L. ed. 921; Rounds v. Cloverport Foundry & Machine Co. 237 U. S. 303 , 35 Sup. Ct. 596, 59 L. ed. 966, Steamboat Co. v. Chase, 16 Wall. 522 , 21 L. ed. 369; Reynolds v. Steamship Favorite, 10 Minn. 190 (242); Stapp v. Steamboat Clyde, 43 Minn. 192 , 45 N. W. 430 ; Benedict, Adm. § 128. 7.	1	1916–1916
Lambert v. Slingerland neutral minn · 1879 1 sentence 1908Lambert v. Slingerland, 25 Minn. 457 .	1	1908–1908
Mueller v. Reimer green minn · 1891	1	1891–1891
Bardwell v. Mann green minn · 1891 1 sentence 1891In Bardwell v. Mann, 46 Minn. 285 , ( 48 N. W.	1	1891–1891
In re Stevens neutral californiad · 1870 1 sentence 1891Tooker v. Bennett, 3 Caines, 4 ; In re Stevens, 1 Sawy. 397 , and cases cited.	1	1891–1891
Tooker v. Bennett neutral nysupct · 1805 1 sentence 1891Tooker v. Bennett, 3 Caines, 4 ; In re Stevens, 1 Sawy. 397 , and cases cited.	1	1891–1891

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 573.02 (4)

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