In Minnesota, how long after the cause of action accrues can an action be commenced against Desi District?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
The Limitations of Claims section must comply with Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.17, Subd. 5, and therefore the applicable provision of the Agreement is amended to state "No action may be commenced pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.17 more than three years after the cause of action accrues."
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 52–140)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Minnesota Rider amends the franchise agreement to comply with Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.17, Subd. 5. This statute dictates the time limit for commencing legal actions.
Specifically, no action can be commenced pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.17 more than three years after the cause of action accrues. This means that a franchisee in Minnesota has a three-year window from the date the cause of action arises to file a lawsuit against Desi District under this particular statute.
This limitation is important for prospective franchisees to understand, as it sets a firm deadline for taking legal action. Failure to file a lawsuit within this three-year period could result in the claim being time-barred, preventing the franchisee from seeking legal recourse.