Nevada § 78.710 - Distribution of money to creditors and stockholders
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 78.710 — Distribution of money to creditors and stockholders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78.710. Distribution of money to creditors and stockholders
After payment of all allowances, expenses and costs, and the satisfaction of all special
and general liens upon the funds of the corporation to the extent of their lawful
priority, the creditors shall be paid proportionately to the amount of their respective
debts, excepting mortgage and judgment creditors when the judgment has not been by
confession for the purpose of preferring creditors. The creditors shall be entitled to distribution on debts not due, making in such case
a rebate of interest, when interest is not accruing on the same. The surplus funds, if any, after payment of the creditors and the costs, expenses
and allowances, shall be distributed among the stockholders or their legal representatives
in proportion to their interests.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 78.710
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 78.710 cover?
Section 78.710 ("Distribution of money to creditors and stockholders") 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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