Nebraska Statutes 23-262. Towns; actions by or against; how brought
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When any controversy or cause of action shall exist between any towns of this state, or between any town and individual or corporation, proceedings may be had or suits brought, either at law or in equity, for the purpose of trying and finally settling such controversies. In all such suits and proceedings the town shall sue and be sued by its corporate name, except when town officers shall be authorized by law to sue in their names of office for the benefit of the town.
Source
- Laws 1895, c. 28, § 62, p. 148;
- R.S.1913, § 1046;
- C.S.1922, § 948;
- C.S.1929, § 26-262;
- R.S.1943, § 23-262.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 23-262
- Action shall: include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801