Nevada § 239.160 - Proceeding to establish contents and record of lost or destroyed deed or will; parties defendant
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 239.160 — Proceeding to establish contents and record of lost or destroyed deed or will; parties defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 239.160. Proceeding to establish contents and record of lost or destroyed deed or will; parties defendant
1. Whenever the record of any deed or other instrument affecting the title to or concerning
any interest in real property or water rights in this state, which is authorized or
required by law to be recorded, or any will, or the probate thereof, is lost or destroyed
by fire or otherwise, and the original of the deed or will or the probate thereof,
or other instrument, or a certified copy thereof, cannot be found, any person claiming
title to such real property or water right or any interest under the will may institute
a proceeding in the district court of the county in which the property so affected
is situated, to establish the fact of the existence, contents and record of the deed,
will and probate thereof, or other instrument, prior to such loss or destruction,
and the decree in the case shall be entered in the proper office of such county. 2. Any person having or claiming an interest in the real property or water right or
being in possession and enjoyment thereof, as well as the parties to the lost deed
or other instrument, and their privies, and all persons interested under the will,
shall be made parties defendant in such proceeding.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 239.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 239.160 cover?
Section 239.160 ("Proceeding to establish contents and record of lost or destroyed deed or will; parties defendant") 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 § 239.160?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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