Nebraska § 23-917 - Contracts or liabilities in excess of budget; county not liable.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 23-917 — Contracts or liabilities in excess of budget; county not liable., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-917. Contracts or liabilities in excess of budget; county not liable.
After the adoption of the county budget, no county shall be liable, either on any contract, implied contract or on any obligation arising by operation of law, for any merchandise, machinery, materials, supplies or other property delivered to or for any services rendered such county in pursuance of any contract entered into by or on behalf of such county in violation of the provisions of section 23-916.
This section is applicable when contract is in violation of preceding section. Becker v. County of Platte, 155 Neb. 180, 50 N.W.2d 814 (1952).
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 23-917
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 23-917 cover?
Section 23-917 ("Contracts or liabilities in excess of budget; county not liable.") 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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