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Minn. Stat. § 257.65 (2026)
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An action under sections 257.51 to 257.74 is a civil action governed by the Rules of Civil Procedure. The mother of the child and the alleged father are competent to testify and may be compelled to testify. Sections 257.62 and 257.63 apply to proceedings under this section.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 13
cases, 1985–2013 · leading case: Christianson v. Henke, 831 N.W.2d 532 (Minn. 2013).
Christianson v. Henke, 831 N.W.2d 532 (Minn. 2013). “Such an action “is a civil action governed by the Rules of Civil Procedure,” Minn. Stat. § 257.65 (2012), and includes the presentation of testimony, blood and genetic tests, and other evidence, Minn.”
In Re the Est. of Jotham, 722 N.W.2d 447 (Minn. 2006). “74," Minn.Stat. § 257.65 (2004), "an action to determine the existence of the father and child relationship under sections 257.”
Ramsey Cnty. v. Suggs, 653 N.W.2d 458 (Minn. Ct. App. 2002). “” Minn.Stat. § 257.65 (2000). A motion in a paternity proceeding to vacate a paternity adjudication is apparently governed by the rules of civil procedure.”
Thomas v. Fey, 376 N.W.2d 266 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985). “Minn.Stat. § 257.65 (1984). Fey has not alleged any violation of the Rules of Civil Procedure, nor has he argued that the rules are unconstitutional in any respect.”
Cnty. of Hennepin Ex Rel. Bartlow v. Brinkman, 378 N.W.2d 790 (Minn. 1985). “Therefore, this decision addresses the rights of parties in a parentage suit as determined under the then existing statute and as determined under the present law.”
Jevning v. Cichos, 499 N.W.2d 515 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993). “Minn.Stat. § 257.65 (1990). The Minnesota Parentage Act governs paternity proceedings.”
State of Ga. Ex Rel. Brooks v. Braswell, 474 N.W.2d 346 (Minn. 1991). “We recognize that the Parentage Act is cast in terms which do not parallel those descriptive of other civil proceedings and that, as a result, there may be confusion in identifying appropriate avenues of relief; nevertheless, actions thereunder are governed by the rules of civil…”
Johnson v. Van Blaricom, 480 N.W.2d 138 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992). “The court concluded that no genuine issues of fact remained and adjudicated appellant the father of T.D.J. ISSUE Did the trial court err in granting summary judgment for respondents on the issue of paternity? ANALYSIS A paternity action is a civil action governed by the rules of…”
Voss v. Duerscherl, 384 N.W.2d 499 (Minn. Ct. App. 1986). “If the legislature intended that other family members could be ordered to take blood tests without service of a summons and complaint, it could have eliminated reference to the rules of civil procedure in Minn.Stat. § 257.65. It did not. We conclude relatives of a deceased…”
Weihe v. Hendley, 389 N.W.2d 754 (Minn. Ct. App. 1986). “Minn.Stat. § 257.65 (1984). Under those rules, summary judgment “shall be rendered forthwith” if: the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and…”
Cnty. of Stearns v. Schaaf, 472 N.W.2d 191 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991). “Minn.Stat. § 257.65 (1990). Like ordinary civil actions, paternity actions are commenced by a summons and complaint.”
Cnty. of Hennepin ex rel. Bartlow v. Brinkman, 364 N.W.2d 458 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985). “Minn. Stat. § 257.65 (1984). Judgment by default is expressly included in the list of sanctions for failing to obey a court order.”
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