Opinion No. (1981)

REQUESTED BY: Bill Quigley, Cherry County Attorney Valentine, Nebraska 1. In levying an execution, can a sheriff legally charge for the costs of towing or hauling the property, storage, hiring personnel for moving the property, etc. upon which he levies?

2. Is the sheriff of one county required to serve and return in his county summons issued and directed to him from another county?

3. How does he collect his fees and mileage in such cases.

1. No.

2. Yes, if possible.

3. See opinion.

Section 33-117 (Supp. 1980) sets forth the following fees for sheriffs:

levying writ of execution and return thereof,…