Nevada § 20.010 - Undertaking with sureties; affidavits
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 20.010 — Undertaking with sureties; affidavits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20.010. Undertaking with sureties; affidavits
1. In all cases where an undertaking with sureties is required by the provisions of
titles 2 to 6, inclusive, of NRS, the judge, justice, or clerk, or other officer taking
the same, shall, unless it is otherwise provided in NRS, require the sureties to accompany
the same with an affidavit that they are each worth the sum specified in the undertaking,
over and above all their just debts and liabilities, exclusive of property exempt
from execution. 2. When the amount specified in an undertaking exceeds $3,000, and there are more
than two sureties thereon, they may state in their affidavits that they are severally
worth amounts less than that expressed in the undertaking, if the whole amount be
equivalent to that of two sufficient sureties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 20.010
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 20.010 cover?
Section 20.010 ("Undertaking with sureties; affidavits") 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 § 20.010?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 20.010" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 20.010 apply to my situation?
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