Nevada § 31.940 - Claim by third party; undertaking by plaintiff; determination of title
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.940 — Claim by third party; undertaking by plaintiff; determination of title, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.940. Claim by third party; undertaking by plaintiff; determination of title
1. If the property taken is claimed by any other person than the defendant or the
defendant’s agent, and such person makes an affidavit of the person’s title thereto,
or right to possession thereof, stating the grounds of such title or right, and files
the affidavit with the court and serves a copy upon the sheriff, the sheriff is not
bound to keep the property or deliver it to the plaintiff, unless the plaintiff, on
demand of the sheriff or the sheriff’s agent, indemnifies the sheriff against such
claim by an undertaking by two sufficient sureties, accompanied by their affidavits
that they are each worth double the value of the property, as specified in the affidavit
of the plaintiff, over and above their debts and liabilities, exclusive of property
exempt from execution, and are freeholders or householders in the county. No claim to such property by any other person than the defendant or the defendant’s
agent is valid against the sheriff unless so made. 2. The title to such property shall be determined in the manner provided for in cases
of third-party claims after levy under a writ of execution or attachment.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.940
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.940 cover?
Section 31.940 ("Claim by third party; undertaking by plaintiff; determination of title") 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 § 31.940?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.940" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 31.940 apply to my situation?
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