Nevada § 154.040 - Receiver: Appointment on petition of Attorney General after filing of information; bond
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 154.040 — Receiver: Appointment on petition of Attorney General after filing of information; bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 154.040. Receiver: Appointment on petition of Attorney General after filing of information; bond
1. After the filing of an information as provided in NRS 154.020 , and upon petition of the Attorney General, either before or after answer, upon notice
to the person or persons holding, possessing or claiming the property, if known, the
court may, on sufficient cause therefor being shown, appoint a receiver to take charge
of the real estate or personal property, other than money, mentioned in the information,
and receive the rents and profits of the property until the title of the property
is finally settled. 2. The receiver shall, before entering upon his or her duties, execute a bond to the
State of Nevada in a sum to be fixed by the court, with sureties to be approved by
the court, conditioned to perform faithfully the duties of the trust and to account
fully to the person finally determined to be entitled to the property. That person may maintain an action on the bond for any default or damage.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 154.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 154.040 cover?
Section 154.040 ("Receiver: Appointment on petition of Attorney General after filing of information; bond") 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.
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