Nevada § 326.090 - Right of contractor or applicant to maintain or defend action concerning possession
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 326.090 — Right of contractor or applicant to maintain or defend action concerning possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 326.090. Right of contractor or applicant to maintain or defend action concerning possession
1. Every person who has contracted with the State of Nevada, in good faith, to purchase
any land from the State shall be entitled to maintain or defend an action at law or
in equity concerning such land or its possession, which may be maintained or defended
by persons who own land in fee. 2. Every person who has applied or may hereafter apply to the State of Nevada, in
good faith, to purchase any land from the State, and has paid or shall pay the amount
of money which may be required under such application to the proper state officer,
shall be deemed and held to have the right to the exclusive possession of such land,
and shall be entitled to maintain and defend an action at law or in equity, concerning
such land or the possession thereof, which may be maintained or defended by persons
who own land in fee, provided no actual adverse possession of such land existed in
another at the date of such application.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 326.090
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 326.090 cover?
Section 326.090 ("Right of contractor or applicant to maintain or defend action concerning possession") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 326.090?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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