Nebraska § 76-290 - Marketable record title; claim; limitation.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 76-290 — Marketable record title; claim; limitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-290. Marketable record title; claim; limitation.
Such marketable title shall be held by such person and shall be taken by his successors in interest free and clear of all interest, claims, and charges whatever, the existence of which depends in whole or in part upon any act, transaction, event, or omission that occurred twenty-two years or more prior thereto, whether such claim or charge be evidenced by a recorded instrument or otherwise, and all such interests, claims, and charges affecting such interest in real estate shall be barred and not enforceable at law or equity, unless any person making such claim or asserting such interest or charge shall, on or before twenty-three years from the date of recording of deed of conveyance under which title is claimed, or within one year from April 8, 1947, whichever event is the latest in point of time, file for record a notice in writing, duly verified by oath, setting forth the nature of his claim, interest or charge; and no disability nor lack of knowledge of any kind on the part of anyone shall operate to extend the time for filing such claims after the expiration of twenty-three years from the recording of such deed of conveyance or one year after April 8, 1947, whichever event is the latest in point of time.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 76-290
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 76-290 cover?
Section 76-290 ("Marketable record title; claim; limitation.") 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 § 76-290?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 76-290" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 76-290 apply to my situation?
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