The property owner (plaintiff) must file an eviction action complaint in housing court. The court will establish a court hearing date and issue a summons.Fill out the forms; Serve the tenant; Attend the trial; Wait for judgment. Explore the nuances of eviction processes in Minnesota with our in-depth guide. If you wish to make a jury demand, you should request a jury trial when you answer the petition. To demand a jury trial in an unlawful detainer case, you generally need to file a specific court form along with your answer to the complaint. At this point, either party may request a court trial or a jury trial. Fill out an "affidavit," which is your sworn statement explaining why you need the Court to stop your eviction or give you whatever other assistance you need. Did the municipal court err in failing to grant a jury trial in the unlawful detainer action? Unlawful Detainer Summons and Complaints are filed with the Stearns County Court Administrator's Office.