Nevada § 148.140 - Disposition of proceeds of sale
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 148.140 — Disposition of proceeds of sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 148.140. Disposition of proceeds of sale
The purchase money, or so much thereof as is sufficient to pay the mortgage or other
lien, with interest, and any lawful costs and charges thereon, may be paid to the
clerk if the mortgagee or other lienholder cannot be found, whereupon the mortgage
or other lien upon the property ceases, and the purchase money must be paid over by
the clerk without delay, in payment of the expenses of sale, and in satisfaction of
the obligation secured by the mortgage or other lien, and the surplus, if any, at
once returned to the personal representative unless, for good cause shown, after notice
to the personal representative, the court otherwise directs.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 148.140
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 148.140 cover?
Section 148.140 ("Disposition of proceeds of sale") 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 § 148.140?
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