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Rule 12 - Defenses and Objections; When and How Presented; By Pleading or Motion; Motion for Judgment on Pleadings
Rule 12.03 - Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

Minn. R. Civ. P. 12.03

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Rule 12.03 - Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

After the pleadings are closed but within such time as not to delay the trial, any party may move for judgment on the pleadings. If, on such motion, matters outside the pleadings are presented to and not excluded by the court, the motion shall be treated as one for summary judgment and disposed of as provided for in Rule 56, and all parties shall be given reasonable opportunity to present all material made pertinent to such a motion by Rule 56.

Minn. R. Civ. P. 12.03

Amended effective 3/1/1994.
Advisory Committee Comment--1993 Amendments
The only change made to this rule is to correct a typographical or grammatical error in the existing rule. No change in meaning or interpretation is intended.