When several actions are brought on one instrument, or for the same cause of action, against several parties who might have been joined as defendants in the same action, costs shall be allowed to the plaintiff in but one of such actions, to be selected by the plaintiff, if at the commencement of such action the defendants in the other actions were openly within the state; but plaintiff's disbursements may be allowed as provided in section 549.04.
(9474) RL s 4341; 1977 c 347 s 62; 1986 c 444
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 540 - 552 — Civil Procedure
Chapter 549 — Costs, Disbursements
Section 549.01 — Agreement As To Fees Of Attorney.
Section 549.03 — Actions For Services; Double Costs.
Section 549.04 — Disbursements; Taxation And Allowance.
Section 549.06 — Several Actions; Costs, How Allowed.
Section 549.07 — Equitable Actions; Several Defendants.
Section 549.08 — Action On Judgment.
Section 549.09 — Interest On Verdicts, Awards, And Judgments.
Section 549.11 — Costs Allowed On Motion Or Demurrer.
Section 549.12 — Against Guardian Of Infant Plaintiff.
Section 549.13 — Defendant After Tender.
Section 549.14 — Chargeable On Estate Or Fund.
Section 549.15 — Relator Entitled To, And Liable For, Costs.
Section 549.17 — Additional Costs On Change Of Venue; Amount; Payment Or Waiver Of; Taxation.
Section 549.18 — Security For Costs.
Section 549.19 — Neglect To File Security; Prosecution Of Bond.
Section 549.191 — Claim For Punitive Damages.
Section 549.20 — Punitive Damages.
Section 549.211 — Sanctions In Civil Actions.
Section 549.25 — Future Damages; Payment.
Section 549.35 — Registration; Surety Bond.
Section 549.36 — Prohibited Practices; Penalties.
Section 549.37 — Required Disclosures To Payee.
Section 549.39 — Effects Of Transfer Of Structured Settlement Payment Rights.
Section 549.40 — Procedure For Approval Of Transfers.