Nebraska § 23-243 - Town officers; oath; failure to take; effect.

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§ 23-243. Town officers; oath; failure to take; effect.

If any person chosen or appointed to any town office shall neglect to take or subscribe such oath, and cause a certificate thereof to be filed as above required, such neglect shall be deemed to be a refusal to serve.

Neglect of road overseer to comply with this section may be deemed refusal by him to serve in that capacity. State ex rel. Luckey v. Weber, 124 Neb. 84, 245 N.W. 407 (1932).

Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 23-243 cover?

Section 23-243 ("Town officers; oath; failure to take; effect.") 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.

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