Nevada § 20.040 - Undertaking, bond or security not required in action by or against State, county, city or officer thereof
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 20.040 — Undertaking, bond or security not required in action by or against State, county, city or officer thereof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20.040. Undertaking, bond or security not required in action by or against State, county, city or officer thereof
1. In any action or proceeding before any court or other tribunal in this State, wherein
the State of Nevada or any county, city or town of this State, or any officer thereof
in his or her official capacity, is a party plaintiff or defendant, no bond, undertaking
or security shall be required of the State, county, city or town, or such officer
in his or her official capacity, but on complying with the other provisions of law
the State, county, city or town, or officer thereof, acting as aforesaid, shall have
the same rights, remedies and benefits as though such bond, undertaking or security
were given and approved as required by law. 2. The provisions of this section shall only apply where such action or proceeding
is prosecuted or defended in the name of the State, county, city, town or officer
thereof for the public benefit, and shall not be applicable where such action or proceeding
is so prosecuted or defended for the benefit of a private individual or for the enforcement
or protection of a private right.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 20.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 20.040 cover?
Section 20.040 ("Undertaking, bond or security not required in action by or against State, county, city or officer thereof") 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 § 20.040?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 20.040 apply to my situation?
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