Nebraska § 28-505 - Burning to defraud insurer; penalty.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-505 — Burning to defraud insurer; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-505. Burning to defraud insurer; penalty.
Any person who, with the intent to deceive or harm an insurer, sets fire to or burns or attempts so to do, or who causes to be burned, or who aids, counsels or procures the burning of any building or personal property, of whatsoever class or character, whether the property of himself or of another, which shall at the time be insured by any person, company or corporation against loss or damage by fire, commits a Class IV felony.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 28-505
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-505 cover?
Section 28-505 ("Burning to defraud insurer; penalty.") 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 § 28-505?
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