Nevada Civil Procedure Flashcards

In Nevada, which court hears appeals from the Justice Court?

Answer: District Court

Appeals from Justice Court decisions are heard by the District Court in the same county.

Under Nevada discovery rules, how many interrogatories may a party serve without leave of court?

Answer: 25

Under NRCP 33(a)(1), a party may serve no more than 25 interrogatories, including all discrete subparts, without leave of court.

What is the Nevada doctrine that prevents a party from relitigating issues that were actually litigated and decided in a prior proceeding?

Answer: Collateral estoppel

Collateral estoppel (issue preclusion) bars relitigation of issues that were actually litigated, necessarily decided, and essential to a final judgment in a prior proceeding.

Nevada's statute of limitations for written contract claims is:

Answer: 6 years

Under NRS 11.190(1)(b), the statute of limitations for claims on a written contract is 6 years.

In Nevada civil litigation, a motion for a new trial must be filed within how many days after entry of judgment?

Answer: 15 days

Under NRCP 59(b), a motion for a new trial must be filed no later than 15 days after entry of judgment.

When a Nevada District Court grants a preliminary injunction, what must the moving party typically provide?

Answer: A security bond

Under NRCP 65(c), a court may issue a preliminary injunction only if the movant gives security in an amount the court considers proper to pay costs and damages if wrongfully enjoined.