Nebraska § 31-114 - Drainage improvements; objections to apportionment, compensation, damages; when made; exceptions; hearing; costs.

Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-114 — Drainage improvements; objections to apportionment, compensation, damages; when made; exceptions; hearing; costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 31-114. Drainage improvements; objections to apportionment, compensation, damages; when made; exceptions; hearing; costs.

A person or corporation party to the proceedings may file exceptions to the apportionment, or to any claim for compensation or damages at any time before the time set for the final hearing of the report and apportionment. The county board may hear testimony and examine witnesses upon all questions made by the exceptions, and for that purpose may compel the attendance of witnesses by subpoena, which the county clerk shall issue on demand. The decisions of the board on the exceptions shall be entered on its journal, and if it sustains the exceptions, the cost of the hearing thereon shall be paid out of the county treasury, and if it overrules the same, such cost shall be paid by the person or corporation filing the same.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 31-114

What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-114 cover?

Section 31-114 ("Drainage improvements; objections to apportionment, compensation, damages; when made; exceptions; hearing; costs.") 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 § 31-114?

A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-114" (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 § 31-114 apply to my situation?

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