Nebraska § 23-263 - Towns; actions against; service of process; defense.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 23-263 — Towns; actions against; service of process; defense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-263. Towns; actions against; service of process; defense.
In all legal proceedings against the town by name, the first process and all other writs or proceedings required to be served shall be served in the manner provided for service of a summons in a civil action, and whenever any suit or proceedings shall be commenced against the town, it shall be the duty of the town clerk to attend to the defense thereof, and lay before the electors of the town, at the first town meeting, a full statement of such suit or proceedings for their consideration and direction.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 23-263
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 23-263 cover?
Section 23-263 ("Towns; actions against; service of process; defense.") 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 § 23-263?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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