In cases where the spouse, except for the marriage relation, would not be a necessary party, a married person may sue and be sued as if unmarried and without joining the spouse. If a person marries and at the same time takes a new name while a party to a pending action, the person shall thereafter be designated by the new name.
(9168) RL s 4056; 1987 c 49 s 13
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 540 - 552 — Civil Procedure
Chapter 540 — Parties To Actions
Section 540.03 — Action By Assignee; Setoff Saved; Exception.
Section 540.05 — Married Person May Sue Or Be Sued Alone.
Section 540.07 — Parent Or Guardian May Sue For Seduction.
Section 540.08 — Injury To Child Or Ward; Suit By Parent Or Guardian.
Section 540.09 — Deserted Spouse May Sue And Defend In Absent Spouse's Name.
Section 540.11 — Surety May Bring Action.
Section 540.12 — Action Not To Abate By Death; Torts.
Section 540.13 — Exemptions Of Legislative Members And Employees.
Section 540.14 — Actions Against Receivers; Trial; Judgment, How Satisfied.
Section 540.15 — Associates Sued As Partners.
Section 540.151 — Suability; Common Name.
Section 540.152 — Service Of Process On Unions, Groups, Or Associations.
Section 540.154 — Actions Against Unions, Groups, Or Associations; Where Brought.
Section 540.17 — Joinder Of Connecting Carriers.
Section 540.18 — Damage By Minor; Responsibility Of Parent, Guardian, And Minor.