Issue: Under Minnesota law, what is the definition of waiver?
| Area of Law: | Litigation & Procedure |
| Keywords: | Definition of waiver; Knowledge of the right; An intent to waive the right |
| Jurisdiction: | Minnesota |
| Cited Cases: | None |
| Cited Statutes: | None |
| Date: | 11/01/2012 |
“Waiver is the intentional relinquishment of a known right. Therefore, a valid waiver requires two elements: (1) knowledge of the right, and (2) an intent to waive the right.” Frandsen v. Ford Motor Co., 801 N.W.2d 177, 182 (Minn. 2011). The burden of proving knowledge and intent rests with the party asserting waiver. Id.
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