59-1704. Liability for conversion.

59-1704

Chapter 59.--PROBATE CODE Article 17.--PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ESTATES

      59-1704.   Liability for conversion.If any person embezzles or converts to his or her own use any of the personalproperty of a decedent or conservatee, such person shall be liable fordouble the value of the property so embezzled or converted.

      History:   L. 1939, ch. 180, § 134; L. 1965, ch. 346,§ 17; Jan. 1, 1966.