Nevada § 205.400 - Fraud by bailee of animal
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.400 — Fraud by bailee of animal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.400. Fraud by bailee of animal
Every person who shall obtain from another the possession or use of any horse or other
draft animal without paying therefor, with intent to defraud the owner thereof, or
who shall obtain the possession or use thereof, by color or aid of any false or fraudulent
representation, pretense, token or writing, or shall obtain credit for such use by
color or aid of any false or fraudulent representation, pretense, token or writing;
or who, having hired property, shall recklessly, willfully, wantonly or by gross negligence
injure or destroy or cause, suffer, allow or permit the same, or any part thereof,
to be injured or destroyed; or who, having hired any horse or other draft animal
upon an understanding or agreement that the same shall be ridden or driven a specified
distance or to a specified place, shall willfully and fraudulently ride or drive or
cause, permit or allow the same to be ridden or driven a longer distance, or to a
different place, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.400
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.400 cover?
Section 205.400 ("Fraud by bailee of animal") 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 § 205.400?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 205.400 apply to my situation?
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