Nevada § 31.120 - Sale of attached perishable property; sheriff to retain proceeds and attached property to answer judgment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.120 — Sale of attached perishable property; sheriff to retain proceeds and attached property to answer judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.120. Sale of attached perishable property; sheriff to retain proceeds and attached property to answer judgment
If any of the property attached is perishable, the sheriff shall sell it in the manner
prescribed by the court. The proceeds and other property attached by the sheriff shall be retained by the
sheriff to answer any judgment that may be recovered in the action, unless sooner
subject to execution upon another judgment recovered previous to the issuing of the
attachment. Debts and credits attached may be collected by the sheriff, if the same can be done
without suit. The sheriff's receipt shall be a sufficient discharge for the amount paid.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.120
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.120 cover?
Section 31.120 ("Sale of attached perishable property; sheriff to retain proceeds and attached property to answer judgment") 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 § 31.120?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.120" (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 § 31.120 apply to my situation?
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