Nebraska § 17-948 - Recreation and conservation; real estate; acquisition by gift or purchase; title.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-948 — Recreation and conservation; real estate; acquisition by gift or purchase; title., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-948. Recreation and conservation; real estate; acquisition by gift or purchase; title.
Cities of the second class and villages are empowered and authorized to receive, by gift or devise, and to purchase real estate within or without their corporate limits, for the purpose of parks, public grounds, swimming pools, or dams, either for recreational or conservational purposes. If such real estate is acquired by gift or devise, the title shall be vested in the city or village, upon the conditions imposed by the donor and upon the acceptance by the mayor and city council or the village board of trustees; and if such real estate is acquired by purchase, the title shall vest absolutely in such city or village.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 17-948
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-948 cover?
Section 17-948 ("Recreation and conservation; real estate; acquisition by gift or purchase; title.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 17-948?
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