A quiet title action—also known as a trespass to try title action—is a lawsuit against a party who claims an interest in a piece of real property (land). In a quiet title action, the plaintiff seeks to establish the plaintiff’s title (ownership interest) in the land by forcing the adverse claimant (the defendant) to establish or prove an interest in the land or be forever estopped (precluded) from asserting an interest in the land.

The resolution of such a lawsuit is designed to settle or quiet a disputed claim to title or ownership of the land.

Laws regarding quiet title actions may vary from state to state and may be located in a state’s statutes or in its court opinions (common law or case law). The terms used for such a claim may also vary and in some states there may be a distinction between a quiet title claim and a trespass to try title claim—or a quiet title claim may be treated as an informal reference to a trespass to try title claim.

In Minnesota, a quiet title action is a legal proceeding used to resolve disputes over the ownership of real property. This type of lawsuit is brought by an individual or entity (the plaintiff) who seeks to 'quiet' any challenges or claims to their title by other parties (the defendants). The goal is to obtain a court judgment confirming the plaintiff's title to the property and eliminating any other claims. Minnesota statutes govern quiet title actions under Chapter 559 of the Minnesota Statutes, specifically sections 559.01 through 559.24. These statutes outline the procedures for initiating a quiet title action, serving notice to adverse claimants, and the adjudication process. The resolution of a quiet title action in Minnesota results in a clear and marketable title to the property, free from any competing claims. It's important to note that the specifics of the process can be complex, and an attorney with experience in real estate law would be able to provide detailed guidance and representation in such matters.