Minn. R. Civ. App. P. 101
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Below is Rule 101 of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure. Rule 101 deals with Scope of Rules; Definitions, and is indexed under Title I. Applicability of Rules.
101.01 Scope
- These rules govern procedure in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Minnesota in civil appeals; in criminal appeals insofar as the rules are not inconsistent with the Rules of Criminal Procedure; in proceedings for review of orders of administrative agencies, boards or commissions; and on applications for writs or other relief in civil proceedings which the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or a justice or judge thereof is competent to give.
101.02 Definitions
- Subdivision 1. When used in these rules, the words listed below have the meanings given them.
- Subdivision 2. "Appellate court" means the Supreme Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 480, or the Court of Appeals pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 480A.
- Subdivision 3. "Judge" means a justice of the Supreme Court or a judge of the Court of Appeals.
- Subdivision 4. "Trial court" means the court or agency whose decision is sought to be reviewed.
- Subdivision 5. "Clerk of the appellate courts" means the clerk of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals.
- Subdivision 6. "Appellant" means the party seeking review including relators and petitioners.
- (Amended effective for appeals taken on or after January 1, 1992.)