Nevada § 517.380 - Validity of previous conveyances of mining claims or locations by minors more than 18 years of age
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 517.380 — Validity of previous conveyances of mining claims or locations by minors more than 18 years of age, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 517.380. Validity of previous conveyances of mining claims or locations by minors more than 18 years of age
In all cases in this state since July 1, 1867, where minors over the age of 18 years
have sold interests acquired by them in mining claims or locations within this state,
by virtue of their having located such claims, or having been located therein by others,
and have executed deeds purporting to convey such interests, such deeds, if otherwise
sufficient in law, shall be held valid and sufficient to convey such interest fully
and completely, notwithstanding the minority of the grantor, and without any power
or right of subsequent revocation. This section does not apply to cases where any fraud was practiced upon such minor,
or any undue or improper advantage was taken by the purchaser or any other person
to induce such minor to execute such deed.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 517.380 ("Validity of previous conveyances of mining claims or locations by minors more than 18 years of age") 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.
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