Nevada § 40.070 - Damages may be recovered for injury to possession after sale and before delivery
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.070 — Damages may be recovered for injury to possession after sale and before delivery, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.070. Damages may be recovered for injury to possession after sale and before delivery
When real property shall have been sold on execution, the purchaser thereof, or any
person who may have succeeded to the purchaser’s interest, may, after the purchaser’s
estate becomes absolute, recover damages for injury to the property by the tenant
in possession, after sale and before possession is delivered under the conveyance.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 40.070
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.070 cover?
Section 40.070 ("Damages may be recovered for injury to possession after sale and before delivery") 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 § 40.070?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.070" (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 § 40.070 apply to my situation?
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