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AN ACT to amend section go, title H. chapter s.
general statutes of 1S relating bonds of county
officers.
Be il enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Sectionl l. That section go title H. of chapter eight
10 general statutes ISIS, be amended SO to read
follows: -
Sec go. There shall be elected in each county
surveyor who shall hold his Office for two years, and
until his successor is elected and qualified; he shall
reside in the county for which he is elected and
Office, take and subscribe the oath required by law
and give bond to the board Of county commissioners
the faithful discharge of his duties. Said bond to
be approved by the county commissioners and re.
corded with the said oath Of office In the Office of
the register of Deeds and he shall have power to ad
minister oaths to chairmen and other persons under
his charge.
Sec 2 This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved February Is, 1881.
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AN ACT TO amend section 163, of chapter So,
general statutes 1878, relating to receipts TO-
State Text Book funds.
Be it enacted by the legislature of the State of
Minnesota.
Section l. Section one hundred and sixiv
three N63), of chapter thirty-six (36), Of gen
eral statutes 1878 is hereby amended by addieg
thereto Me following "Who shall transin
duplicate receipts Tor said amount; one 10 ~.
treasurer and one to the auditor OF the prol''
,"lnty."
Sec g. This act shall take effect and he y
zee from and after its passage.
Approved March 3, 1881.
AN ACT to amend section two (2) of title two
~ of chapter seven ~ of the general stat
utes of 1878, relating to salary of judges OF
district courts.
BE it enacted by the Legislature of the State OF
Minnesota:
Section l. That section two (2) of title two
(2) Of chapter seven (7) of the general statutes
of 1878 be amended SO that said section shall
read at follows:
The salsy of each of the judges of the dis
trict court is thirty-five hundred dollars per
annum.
Sec g. This act shall take effect and be in
fcrce from and after its passsge.
Approved February "a, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend section five of title of chapter
% OF general statutes, 1873 relating to the Minne-
sofa Institute for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind
BE Il enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Section That the last clause Of section five go
OF title two y, chapter thirty-ve 1850 of general
statutes 1875 be- and the same is hereby amended SO
as TO read as follows
The secretary shall perform such duties consistent
with his Office said board shall require and shall
receive for such services sum not exceeding three
hundred dollars per annum
Sec. q This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved March z. 1881
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AN ACT to amend sections one hundred and one
tl01l, one hundred and two t1G2l and one hundred
and nineteen 1l9) of title six 6) of chapter sixty
six t6) general statutes of 1S78 relating to civil
actions.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Section 1. That section one hundred and one C0l),
of title six e. chapter sxy-six tG6, of the general
statutes 1875 relating to civil actions be amended
as to read as follows; tr
Sec. 10l If the answer contains new matter and
the plaintiff fails to reply or demurrer theretowhn
the time allowed by law, the defendant may move ON
notice for such Judgment as he may be entitled to
upon such statement and the court may thereupOn
render Judgment, order n reference or assessment
OF damages by jury as the case requires.
Sec 2. That section one hundred and two (102A =,
of title six e. chapter siXtysX G) general statutes
1873 be amended so as TO read as follows
Sec. 102 If reply to any matter set up in the
answer is insufficient. the defendant may demur
thereto stating the ground thereof
Sec. 8. That section one hundred and nineteen
Ql9), of title six t6) chapter siXtysix l66 general
lows:
Sec. 119. Every material allegation of the COM
plant not specifically controverted by the answer
prescribed, and every material allegation of new
matter in the answer not cOntroverted by the reply
prescribed, shall for the purpose Of the action be
taken true, but the allegation of new matter i'm
reply is to be deemed controveteG by the defendant
who may on the trial controvcrt tcOuntervod it by
proofs either In direct denial or By way of avoid
ance (evidencel
Sec.l. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and af er It's passage.
Approved February lS 1851.
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AN ACT to amend section ten Of chapter seventy
of general statutes, 1873, relating to fees of wit
nesses in criminal cases.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state Of
minnesota:
Section l. That section ten Of chapter seventy
of the general statutes 1873, be- and The same is
hereby amended as to read as follows:
Section 10. Witnesses for the State in criminal
cases or proceedings before any court of record
Justices court, shall receive for such attendance
one dollar for each day and six cents per mile in
going to and returning from the place Of attend
ance The judges Of the district coRrt may in
their discretion allow like fees to witnesses at
tendingin behalf of any defendant in criminal
cases proceedings pending in the district court.
In courts of record said witness fees shall be GER
titled and paid in the same manner as jurors in
said court are paid, and in justice courts said
fees shall be county charge, and be allowed and
paid by the county in which such services are rem
dered, in the same manner rs other county
charges.
Sec. .. This act shall take effect andbe in force
from and after its passage.
Approved March 4 1881.
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AN ACT to amend section Isl of chapter general
statutes of 1S'S, reladng to compensation OF board
OF auditors.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Section l. That section Isl, chapter s. general stat
utes of 1878, be and the same is hereby amended by
adding thereto the following, viz: To be paid upon
allowance by the board Of county commissioners in
the same manner as other claims paid.
Sec All acts or parts OF acts inconsistent here
with are hereby repealed
Sec. g. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved February q, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend section Al chapter one of
general statutes 1878 relating to fees of mes
sengers for carrying election returns.
&c enacted by the Legislature of the State Of
Minnesota:
Section /. Section forty-one (41) of chapter
me. u) of general statutes 1878 is hereby
amended, by adding thereto the fol-
lowing: All claims foz fees for car
fying election returns shallb audited and al
lowed by the board of county commissioners
of the proper county, in the same manner as otls
er claims are allowed, and may be paid imme-
diately thereafter, upon the warrant of the
county auditor.
force from and after its passage.
Approved February Is, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend see ION - Of title 8, chap
ter 35 General statutes 1878, relating to fees
for examining and conveying insane persons
to the hospital.
Be it enacted by the Legislature OF the State Of
Minnesota:
Section. 1. That section twenty two (22} of IT,
tle three (3), chapter thirty five (35), general
statutes of 1878, be, and the same is hereby
amended, by adding thereto the following pro-
viso viz: "Providing that the said writteh or
der shall be filed with the county auditor, who
shall issue his warrant on the county trcasrlr-
er in payment of said sums"
Sec 9. All acts or parts of acts inconsist-
ent herewith are hereby repealed.
Sec 8. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved February %, 1881.
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AN ACTto amend section 318 of chapter 81, gen.
eral statutes 1878, relating to mutual insur-
ance companies of other States.
Be 1t enacted by the Legislature OF the State of
Minnesota:
Section /. Section three hundred and eighteen
of chapter thirty yfour, general statutes, 1873, is
hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
But mutual insurance companies OF other States
may be admitted in case the State where such in
surance companies are located admit the mutual
insurance companies ofthis State, by complying in
all respects with the conditions and obligations i'm
posed by such States on the mutual insurance COM
panies of this State.
See. . This act shall take effect and DE in force
from and after its passage.
Approved March 3. 1881
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AN ACT to amend chapter sxty-six (66) of the
general statutes Of 1878, relating to civil ac-
tions.
Be It enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Section l. That the third (3d) subdivision of
section one hundred and fifty one Q51) of chapte.
sixty-six 66) of the general statutes OF eighteen
hundred and seventy-eight Q87S be amended so az
to read as follows:
Third--When an attachment is made of articles
Of personal estate, which, by reason of their bulk
or other cause, cannot be Immediately removed,
certified copy of the writ and OF the return OF the
attachment may at any time within three days
thereafter, be deposited in the office OF the town
clerk of the town, clerk or recorder of the vii
lage city, in which the attachment is made, and
such attachment shall be as valid and etfectual as
if the articles had been retained in the possession
and custody of the officer.
Sec. 2. That section three hundred and three
(303) Of said chapter sixty-six (66) be amended So
as to read as follows:
Section 903 When an execution is levied upon
articles of personal estate which, by reason OF
their bulk or other cause, cannot be Immediately
removed a certified copy of the execution and re-
turn may, within three days thereafter. be depos-
tied in the Office of the clerk or recorder of the
city, village or town in which said articles are;
and such levy shall be valid and efectual as If
the articles had been retained in the possession
and custody of the officer.
Sec. 8. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved February Is, 1881
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AN ACT to amend an act entitled, can act to
promote immigration" approved March
7th, 1879.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Section 1. That section two (2) of chapter
sevents-six (76) of the general laws of
1879 be, and the same is hereby amended by.
inserting the words "and circulars" after the
word ''pamphlets,' in the third 81 and eighth
(S) lines of SAID section.
Sec. 2. That section three (3) of said chapter
be and the same hereby is amended by striking
out the words and figures ''one thousand
Q.0OO)," and inserting the words and figures
"twelye hundred Il ,20O), in lieu thereof.
Sec. 3. That section four (4) of said chap
ter be and the sam hereby is amended By
striking out the words ndfigures "six thou
sand (6,000),' and inserting the words and
figures 'sten thousand Q0,000),o in lieu thereof.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect sAd be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved February %, 1884.
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AN ACT to amend section thirty-four of chap
ter six of the general statutes of one thou
sand eight hundred and seventy-eight pre-
scribing the duties of the State treasurer.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State OF
Minnesota:
Section l.. That section thirtt-four of chap
ter six ofthe general statutes of one thousand
eight hundred and seventy light be and is here
by amended by adding to said section the words,
and for all payments into the State treasury
by the treasurer of any of the counties of the
State he shall issue duplicate receipts, one OF
which shall be sent to the treasurer and the
other to the auditor of the county.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved February %, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend section IT, chapter s, gen.
eral statutes 1875, relating to salary of coun-
ty treasurers.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Section1. Section one hundred and seventy
two Q72) of chapter eight (S) of general stat
utes, 1878, is hereby amended by inserting af-
ter the words "schoollands" in the seventh ~
line the following: ITO be paid him upon the
warrant of the State auditor"
Sec. 2. Auacts or parts of acts inconsis-
tent herewith are hereby repealed.
See. 3. That act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved February 10, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend section 2l0 of title Is of
chapter 66 of general statutes of 1878, rela-
t:ve to security where Judgment is entered by
default.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Section l. That subdivision third" of
section two hundred and ten (210) of title thir-
teen 13) of chapter &c of general statutes of
1878 be and the same hereby is amended by ad-
ding to the end thereof the following, to wit:
Provided, further, that in all actions involving
the title to or brought to quiet the title to real
estate, judgmentmay be entered without filing
the security, above provided.
Secs2 This act. shall take effect and be in
force rom and after its passage.
Approved February 49, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend section one hundred and thir-
teen (l13) Of chapter eleven (l1) Of the general
statutes Of 1873.
Be enacted by the Legislature Of the State Of Min
nesota.
13) Of chapter eleven m of the general statutes of
1878, being the general tax law be and the same is
hereby amended so a. to read as follows:
Sec. 1l3 II any real or personal property shall be
omitted In the assessment Of any year. years. and
the property shall thereby escape taxaton when such
omission shall be discovered, the county auditor
shall enter such property on the assessment and
tax books for the year, years, omitted, and aha
assess the same and extend all arrearsge of take.
properly accruing against such property with seven
per cent interest thereon, from the time said taxes
would have become delinquent, and the same shall
be extended against such property ON the tax list
fer the current year
Sec. This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after its passage.
Approved March z, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend section 81 of chapter 81 of the
general statutes of 1878, relating to punishment
of manslaughter in the fourth degree.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Section l. That section thirty four of chapter
ninety of the general statutes Of 1878 be- and
the same is hereby amended so as to read fol-
lows
Sec 2. Section 81. Whoever is convicted of man.
slaughter in the fourth degree shall be punished
by imprisonment in the State prison for a period
not exceeding four years, or by Imprisonment in
the county Jail not exceeding one year, or by fine
not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
[sec. 2 This act shall not extend to any act
hereof but the provisions of law now in force pre-
scribing the punishment for murder in the fourth
degree shall continue in force as to all such Of
fences committed prior to the passage hereof.
Sec s. This act shall take effect and be in force
fiSm and after its passage.
Approved February IL, 1881.
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AN ACT 10 amend chapter 81 of the general stat
utes 1879 relating to terms of court in the fourth
judicial district
Be it enacted by the legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Section l. That section ffty-nine $50 Of chapter
sixty-four of the general statutes 1878 be- and the
same is hereby amended SO as to read as olowsl:
section 39 In fourth district: That general terms
shall be held each year as follows:
In the county Of AnOka, on the first Mon
day in February and the second Monday in Septem-
Der.
In the county OF Hennepin. on the third Tuesday
IN February. the second Tuesday in May and the
third Tuesday in October.
In the county OF Isanti, on the fourth Monday in
September. 80
In the county of Wright on the first Monday in
April, and the first Monday In October.
Approved March 7, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend chapter eight Is, of the general
statutes OF one thousand eight hundred and sew
enty-eght QS7S), relating to counties and county
officers.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State Of
Minnesota:
Section l. That section one hundred and forty-tyo
0a2) OF chapter eight ts of the general statutes of
be amended by adding the end thereof the follow.
ing prOviso, viz:
Provided, that the county commissioners of Otter
Tail county be, and they are hereby authorized in
their discretion to allow clerk hire for the auditors
clerk in said Otter Tail county any sum not to ex-
ceed one thousand dollars per annum.
Sec. 2. That section one hundred and seventy-two
72) of said chapter eight tS be amended by adding
to the end thereof the following proyiso viz:
Provided, that the county commissioners of Otter
treasurer of said Otter Tail county such they
shall deem just, not to exceed in any year the sum
of three hundred dollars for clerk hire and expenses
in visiting towns in said county to collect personal
property tax.
Sec 8. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved February g. 1851.
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AN ACT to amend section two of chapter ninety
one Of the general laws Of the year 1874 relating
to terms of the district court in the county Of
Rock.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
tyone (91) Of the general laws Of the year 1874 be-
and the same is hereby amended SO as to read as
follows:
Section2. General terms of the district court
shall be held in and for the county of Rock on the
irst Tuesday of May in each year.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved March s, 1881
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AN ACT to amend section six 60 of chapter 81 of
general statutes 1878 relating to the service of sum-
mons in forcible entry actions.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the State Of
Minnesota:
Section l. Section six (6), Of chapter eighty-fonr
Minnesota is hereby amended by adding at the end
And if the officer cannot find in his county said
person against whom such complaint is made and
said person has no last and usual place of abode
therein, then such summons may be served by leav
ing true and certified copy thereof upon the prem
days before the return day thereof; such copy may
be left with any person using occupying or in charge
of said premises any part thereof and such action
shall thereupon proceed as though o personal SER
vice were made of said summons.
Sec.2. This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after its passage.
Approved February Is, 1881.
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Sec. 4. The ballots used at such election by
electors voting in favor Of this amendment
shall have written or printed, or partly writ
ten aud partly printed thereupon. the follow
ing words: ''For the amendment of section
'one' and section Seven of article four of
the constitution of this State, Yes" or 'For
's"sfn' Of article four of the constitution of
tits State, No"
Sec. ). This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after lis passage.
Approved March 3, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend section 297 of title 6 of chapter
"a, general statutes of 1878.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the etate of
Minnesota:
81 of the general statutes of 1878 be- and hereby is
amended by adding thereto the following
In case such statement is not published by the
date of filing it with the insurance commissioner,
it shall be the duty of the insurance commissioner
to have the same published as provided by this
sec.,On, and collect the cost of said publication
from the company.
Sec. q This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved March 8, 1881.
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AN ACT to amend section four o. of chapter sew
enty-one CID of the general statutes 1878, relating
to the summoning of jurors.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the State Of
Minnesota:
Section l. That section four "a, of chapter sew
enty-One CID of the general statutes B1S be amended
by adding thereto the following:
Provided that in the county of Hennepin, the petit
jurors shall be summoned to appear at nine O'Clock
a. m: on the second Tuesday of each general term
of the district court for said county, unless said
court by order made at least fifteen Q5) days
before the term shall direct that the petit tutors
be summoned to appear at earlier day in the
term.
Sec 2. This act shall take effect and be in force
on and after the first day of April, one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-one QSSl)
Approved February 5, 1851. a
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article nine, OF the cOnStltutlOn-''NO.
Sec. A. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved March 8, 1881.
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AN ACT proposing additional sectors, to be
termed sections tlirtv-three (33) and thirty
four (34) OF article four (4) of the constitu-
tion of The State of Minnesota prohibiting
special legislation.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota.
Section L. The following amendment to
article four (4) of the constitution of the State
Of Minnesota, which amendment shall be
termed sections thirty-three (33) and thirty four
(34) of article four 4) is hereby proposed to the
people of said State Tor their approval or rejec-
ton, which sections shall read as follows:
Sec. 80. The legislature is prohibited from
enactlng any special or private laws in the
following cases:
1st. For changing the name OF q person or
constituting one person the heir at LAW of an
other.
I'd. For laying out, opening or altering
highways.
3rd For authorizing PERSONS to keep
ferries across streams wholly within this
State.
4tb For authorizing the sale Or mortgage
of real or personal property of minors or 9TH
er persons under disability.
5th. For changing any county seat.
9th. For assessment or collection of taxes,
OF for extending the time for the collection
thereof.
7th. For granting corporate powers or priv
ileges, except TO cities.
9Th. For authorizing the apportionment of
any part of the school fund. ,
9Th. Eor Incorporating any town or vii
lage.
10th. For granting to any individual, as
sociation or corporation, except municipal,
any special or exclusive privilege, immunity
or franchise whatever.
11th. For vacatlng roads, town plats, streets,
alleys, and public grounds.
Butthe legislature may repeal any existing
special law relating to the foregoing subdivis-
ions.
Sec. "a. The legislature shall provide gen.
eral laws for the transaction of any business
that may be prohibited by section one O of
this amendment, and all such laws shall be
uniform in their operation throughout the
State
Sec. Q. The proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the people of said State for their
approval or rejection at the next general cleo
ton for the, year A. d. one thousand eight
hundred and eighty one 1sS1), and each of the
LEGAL voters of said State may, at said election,