Minn. R. Civ. P. 30.01
As amended through February 1, 2024
After service of the summons, any party may take the testimony of any person, including a party, by deposition upon oral examination. Leave of court, granted with or without notice, must be obtained only if the plaintiff seeks to take a deposition prior to the expiration of 30 days after service of the summons and complaint upon any defendant or service made pursuant to Rule 4.04, except that leave is not required if a defendant has served a notice of taking deposition or otherwise sought discovery. The attendance of witnesses may be compelled by subpoena as provided in Rule 45.
Minn. R. Civ. P. 30.01
Rule 30.01is amended only to delete a reference to a notice procedure in formerRule 30.02(b), which was abrogated in 1996. The amendment merely conforms the rule to the current procedure.