Nevada § 37.140 - Damages to be paid within 30 days after judgment; bond for railroad fence
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 37.140 — Damages to be paid within 30 days after judgment; bond for railroad fence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37.140. Damages to be paid within 30 days after judgment; bond for railroad fence
The plaintiff must, within 30 days after final judgment, pay the sum of money assessed.
If the plaintiff is a railroad company, it shall also execute to the defendant a bond,
with sureties to be determined and approved by the court or judge, conditioned that
the plaintiff shall build proper fences through any enclosed field before commencing
actual construction. In an action on the bond all damages sustained and the cost of the construction of
such fences and cattle guards, with a reasonable attorney fee, to be fixed by the
court, may be recovered.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 37.140
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 37.140 cover?
Section 37.140 ("Damages to be paid within 30 days after judgment; bond for railroad fence") 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 § 37.140?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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