Nebraska § 54-307 - Cattle drover; driving off another's livestock; liability.
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§ 54-307. Cattle drover; driving off another's livestock; liability.
When the stock of any person shall be driven off its range within Nebraska against his will by the drovers of any drove, and the same shall be found in such drove, every person engaged as drover of such drove shall be liable for damages to the party injured to the amount of the full value of the animal for each head so driven off, together with all costs accruing in the trial of the cause, and the herd of stock shall be liable for the same, or a sufficient number to cover all damages and costs.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 54-307
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 54-307 cover?
Section 54-307 ("Cattle drover; driving off another's livestock; liability.") 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 § 54-307?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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