Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-410

Current with changes through the 2024 First Special Legislative Session
Section 84-410 - State Surveyor; disputed surveys; how settled; prima facie evidence of correctness; compel testimony; oaths

In case of any dispute among owners of and arising for or by reason of any survey of boundaries of lands within this state, or in case of dispute or disagreement between surveyors as to said surveys or boundaries, the same shall be referred to the State Surveyor for settlement. He is hereby appointed as arbitrator to settle and determine such disputes or disagreements as to said surveys and boundaries and his decision shall be prima facie evidence of the correctness thereof. In making such surveys, the State Surveyor and deputies shall each have power in any county of the State of Nebraska to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses before them to testify as to material facts relating to their knowledge of lost or obliterated corners. The State Surveyor and deputies are authorized and empowered to administer oaths and affirmations to their assistants and to witnesses.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-410

Laws 1903, c. 195, § 4, p. 577; Laws 1913, c. 44, § 1, p. 148; R.S.1913, § 5566; Laws 1919, c. 54, § 1, p. 158; C.S.1922, § 4870; C.S.1929, § 84-409; R.S.1943, § 84-410; Laws 1947, c. 348, § 3, p. 1095; Laws 1951, c. 340, § 4, p. 1126.