Nevada § 248.130 - Execution and endorsement of process; liability for failure to execute
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 248.130 — Execution and endorsement of process; liability for failure to execute, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 248.130. Execution and endorsement of process; liability for failure to execute
A sheriff to whom any process, writ, order or paper is delivered shall: 1. Execute the same with diligence, according to its command, or as required by law. 2. Return it without delay to the proper court or officer, with his or her certificate
endorsed thereon of the manner of its service or execution, or, if not served or executed,
the reasons for his or her failure. For a failure so to do, he or she shall be liable to the party aggrieved for all damages
sustained by the party on account of such neglect.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 248.130
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 248.130 cover?
Section 248.130 ("Execution and endorsement of process; liability for failure to execute") 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 § 248.130?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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