Nebraska § 8-1722 - Liability; joint and several.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 8-1722 — Liability; joint and several., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-1722. Liability; joint and several.
(1) The act, omission, or failure of any official, agent, or other person acting for any individual, association, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or trust within the scope of his or her employment or office shall be deemed the act, omission, or failure of such individual, association, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or trust as well as of such official, agent, or other person.
(2) Every person who directly or indirectly controls another person liable under any provision of the Commodity Code, every partner, member, officer, or director of such other person, every person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions, and every employee of such other person who materially aids in the violation shall also be liable jointly and severally with and to the same extent as such other person unless the person who is also liable by virtue of this section sustains the burden of proof that he or she did not know and in exercise of reasonable care could not have known of the existence of the facts by reason of which the liability is alleged to exist.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 8-1722
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 8-1722 cover?
Section 8-1722 ("Liability; joint and several.") 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 § 8-1722?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 8-1722" (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 § 8-1722 apply to my situation?
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