Nevada § 87A.285 - Liability for false information in filed record
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 87A.285 — Liability for false information in filed record, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87A.285. Liability for false information in filed record
1. If a record delivered to the Secretary of State for filing under this chapter and
filed by the Secretary of State contains false information, a person that suffers
loss by reliance on the information may recover damages for the loss from: (a) A person that signed the record, or caused another to sign it on the person's
behalf, and knew the information to be false at the time the record was signed; and (b) A general partner that has notice that the information was false when the record
was filed or has become false because of changed circumstances, if the general partner
has notice for a reasonably sufficient time before the information is relied upon
to enable the general partner to effect an amendment under NRS 87A.240 , file a petition pursuant to NRS 87A.255 or deliver to the Secretary of State for filing a certificate of correction pursuant
to NRS 87A.275 . 2. Signing a record authorized or required to be filed under this chapter constitutes
an affirmation under the penalties of perjury that the facts stated in the record
are true.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 87A.285
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 87A.285 cover?
Section 87A.285 ("Liability for false information in filed record") 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 § 87A.285?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 87A.285 apply to my situation?
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