Nevada § 142.040 - Justification on oath required by surety
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 142.040 — Justification on oath required by surety, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142.040. Justification on oath required by surety
If a bond is required under this chapter, the sureties must justify on oath before
the court or clerk or before a notary public, or a justice of the peace of the county,
to the effect that they are householders, or freeholders, within this State, and worth
the amount for which they become surety, over and above all just debts and liabilities,
exclusive of property exempt from execution. The justification must be signed by the sureties and certified by the person taking
the justification, and endorsed on or attached to and filed with the bond.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 142.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 142.040 cover?
Section 142.040 ("Justification on oath required by surety") 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 § 142.040?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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