Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 365.02 (2026)

Town Corporation May Sue, Own Property, Make Contracts

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(a) A town is a public corporation.

(b) A town may:

(1) sue and be sued in its corporate name;

(2) buy, take, and hold real and personal property for a public purpose, and convey and dispose of the property;

(3) enter into any contract that is necessary for the town to use any of its powers; and

(4) dispose of, control, and use town property as its residents consider expedient.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1999–1999 · leading case: Town of Fayal v. City of Eveleth, 587 N.W.2d 524 (Minn. Ct. App. 1999).

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Town of Fayal v. City of Eveleth, 587 N.W.2d 524 (Minn. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 8× “The court then concluded that Eveleth held the water lines in a proprietary capacity, and it was, therefore, private property rather than property devoted to a public use. The court reasoned that Eveleth’s property was, thus, subject to condemnation under Fayal’s express…”

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