Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 514.04 (2026)

Lines Of Railway, Telegraph, Or Similar Projects

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If such contribution be thus made for the construction, alteration, or repair of any line of railway, or any structure or appurtenance of such railway, or of any telegraph, telephone, or electric light line, or of any line of pipe, conduit, or subway, or any appliance or fixture pertaining to either, the person performing such labor, or furnishing such skill, material, or machinery, shall have a like lien upon the lines so improved, and upon all the rights, franchises, and privileges of the owner appertaining thereto.

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Cited in 15 cases, 1950–2010 · leading case: Riverview Muir Doran, LLC v. JADT Dev. Grp., LLC, 790 N.W.2d 167 (Minn. 2010).

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Riverview Muir Doran, LLC v. JADT Dev. Grp., LLC, 790 N.W.2d 167 (Minn. 2010). · cites it 4× “1, "a person having a contract for the furnishing of labor, skill, material, or machinery for the improvement, may file for record with the county recorder of the county within which the premises are situated, or, if claimed under section 514.04, with the secretary of state, a…”

Victoria Grain Co. of Manneapolis v. Janesville Elevator Constr., Inc. (In Re Victoria Grain Co.), 45 B.R. 2 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1984). · cites it 4× “1, read during the times relevant hereto: The lien ceases at the end of 90 days 3 after doing the last of the work, or furnishing the last item of skill, material, or machinery, unless within this period: (1) A statement of the claim is filed for record with the county recorder…”

Armco Steel Corp. v. Chicago & North W. Ry. Co., 149 N.W.2d 23 (Minn. 1967). · cites it 5× “e instance of any agent, trustee, contractor or subcontractor of such owner, shall have a lien upon the improvement, and upon the land on which it is situated or to which it may be removed, for the price or value of such contribution; that is to say, for the erection,…”

Minnesota Wood Specialties, Inc. v. Mattson, 274 N.W.2d 116 (Minn. 1978). · cites it 2× “The lien shall cease at the end of 90 days after doing the last of such work, or furnishing the last item of such skill, material, or machinery, unless within such period: “(1) A statement of the claim therefor, be filed for record with the county recorder 3 of the county in…”

Langford Tool & Drill Co. v. Phenix Biocomposites, LLC, 668 N.W.2d 438 (Minn. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “As against a bona fide purchaser, mortgagee, or encumbrancer without actual or record notice, no lien shall attach prior to the actual and visible beginning of the improvement on the ground, but a person having a contract for the furnishing of labor, skill, material, or…”

Reuben E. Johnson Co. v. Phelps, 156 N.W.2d 247 (Minn. 1968). · cites it 2× “aser, mortgagee, or encumbrancer without notice, no lien shall attach prior to the actual and visible beginning of the improvement on the ground, but a person having a contract for the furnishing of labor, skill, materia], or machinery for such improvement, may file for record…”

Kirkwold Constr. Co. v. M.G.A. Constr., Inc., 513 N.W.2d 241 (Minn. 1994). · cites it 4× “haser, mortgagee, or encumbrancer without notice, no lien shall attach prior to the actual and visible beginning of the improvement on the ground, but a person having a contract for the furnishing of labor, skill, material, or machinery for the improvement, may file for record…”

Lampert Yards, Inc. v. Thompson-Wetterling Constr. & Realty, Inc., 223 N.W.2d 418 (Minn. 1974). · cites it 2× “aser, mortgagee, or encumbrancer without notice, no lien shall attach prior to the actual and visible beginning of the improvement on the ground, but a person having a contract for the furnishing of labor, skill, material, or machinery for such improvement, may file for record…”

Brettschneider v. Wellman, 41 N.W.2d 255 (Minn. 1950). · cites it 2× “aser, mortgagee, or encumbrancer without notice, no lien shall attach prior to the actual and visible beginning of the improvement on the ground, but a person having a contract for the furnishing of labor, skill, material, or machinery for such improvement, may file for record…”

Jesco, Inc. v. Home Life Ins. Co., 357 N.W.2d 123 (Minn. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 2× “As against a bona fide purchaser, mortgagee, or encumbrancer without notice, no lien shall attach prior to the actual and visible beginning of the improvement on the ground, but a person having a contract for the furnishing of labor, skill, material, or machinery for such…”

In Re Zachman Homes, Inc., 47 B.R. 496 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1984). · cites it 2× “chaser, mortgagee, or encumbrancer without notice, no lien shall attach prior to the actual and visible beginning of the improvement on the ground, but a person having a contract for the furnishing of labor, skill, material, or machinery for such improvement, may file for record…”

Thompson Plumbing Co. v. McGlynn Companies, 486 N.W.2d 781 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 2× “chaser, mortgagee, or encumbrancer without notice, no lien shall attach prior to the actual and visible beginning of the improvement on the ground, but a person having a contract for the furnishing of labor, skill, material, or machinery for such improvement, may file for record…”

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