Nebraska § 45-738 - Licensee; failure to deliver abstract of title.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 45-738 — Licensee; failure to deliver abstract of title., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-738. Licensee; failure to deliver abstract of title.
If a licensee in connection with a residential mortgage loan has possession of an abstract of title and fails to deliver the abstract to the borrower within twenty business days of the borrower's request made by certified mail, return receipt requested, in connection with a proposed sale of the real property, the borrower may authorize the preparation of a new abstract of title to the real property and the person failing to deliver the original abstract shall pay the borrower the reasonable costs of the preparation of the new abstract of title. If a borrower brings an action against the person failing to deliver an abstract of title to recover the payment made, the borrower shall also be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred in the action.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 45-738
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 45-738 cover?
Section 45-738 ("Licensee; failure to deliver abstract of title.") 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 § 45-738?
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