Nebraska § 31-124 - Drainage improvements; proceedings; irregularities; effect.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-124 — Drainage improvements; proceedings; irregularities; effect., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-124. Drainage improvements; proceedings; irregularities; effect.
The collection of assessments to be levied to pay for the location or construction of any ditch shall not be enjoined nor declared void, nor shall such assessment be set aside in consequence of any error or irregularity committed or appearing in any of the proceedings provided by sections 31-101 to 31-138, and no injunction shall be allowed restraining the collection of any assessment until the party complaining shall first pay to the county treasurer the amount of his assessment, which amount so paid may be recovered from the county in an action brought for that purpose in case such injunction is made perpetual.
Invalid special assessments under this section may be recovered from county. McClary v. County of Dodge, 176 Neb. 627, 126 N.W.2d 849 (1964).
This section is not broad enough to authorize reassessment of benefits. Shanahan v. Johnson, 170 Neb. 399, 102 N.W.2d 858 (1960).
Irregularities or failure to comply literally with provisions, where board has jurisdiction, is immaterial. Dodge County v. Acom, 61 Neb. 376, 85 N.W. 292 (1901).
Section does not apply where assessment is void. Morris v. Merrell, 44 Neb. 423, 62 N.W. 865 (1895).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 31-124
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-124 cover?
Section 31-124 ("Drainage improvements; proceedings; irregularities; 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.
How do I cite Nebraska § 31-124?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 31-124 apply to my situation?
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