Nevada § 31.890 - Return of property to defendant upon giving written undertaking
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.890 — Return of property to defendant upon giving written undertaking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.890. Return of property to defendant upon giving written undertaking
At any time before the delivery of the property to the plaintiff, the defendant may,
if the defendant does not except to the sureties of the plaintiff, require the return
thereof, upon the filing with the court, and serving of a copy upon the plaintiff
or the plaintiff’s attorney, of a written undertaking, approved by the court and executed
by two or more sufficient sureties, to the effect that they are bound in double the
value of the property, as stated in the affidavit of the plaintiff, for the delivery
thereof to the plaintiff, if such delivery be adjudged, and for payment to the plaintiff
of such sum as may for any cause be recovered against the defendant. If a return of the property is not so required within 5 days after the taking thereof
and the serving of the writ of possession and undertaking upon the defendant, it shall
be delivered to the plaintiff, except as provided in NRS 31.940 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.890
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.890 cover?
Section 31.890 ("Return of property to defendant upon giving written undertaking") 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 § 31.890?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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