Alaska § 09.40.280 - Undertaking for return of property to defendant.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 09.40.280 — Undertaking for return of property to defendant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 09.40.280. Undertaking for return of property to defendant.
The defendant may, within the time set by the court, require the return of the property upon delivering to the peace officer having custody of the property a written undertaking approved by the clerk of the court and executed by sufficient sureties to the effect that they are bound in double the value of the property for the delivery of the property to the plaintiff, if such delivery be adjudged, and for the payment to the plaintiff of such sum as may, for any cause, be recovered against the defendant.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 09.40.280
What does Alaska Statutes § 09.40.280 cover?
Section 09.40.280 ("Undertaking for return of property to defendant.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 09.40.280?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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