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

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

Source or Prior Law:

22-912.