Nevada Civil Procedure Flashcards
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In Nevada, what is the statute of limitations for a general negligence personal injury claim?
Answer: 2 years
Nevada has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims based on negligence under NRS 11.190(4)(e).
Under the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, how many days does a defendant have to respond to a complaint after personal service?
Answer: 21 days
Under NRCP 12(a)(1)(A), a defendant must serve an answer within 21 days after being served with the summons and complaint.
Nevada uses which standard for a motion for summary judgment?
Answer: No genuine dispute of material fact and movant entitled to judgment as a matter of law
Under NRCP 56, summary judgment is granted when there is no genuine dispute of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
In Nevada, which court has original jurisdiction over civil matters exceeding $15,000?
Answer: District Court
Nevada District Courts have original jurisdiction over civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $15,000.
Under NRCP, what is the mandatory initial disclosure deadline after the parties' Rule 16.1 conference?
Answer: 21 days
Under NRCP 16.1, initial disclosures must be made within 21 days after the required discovery conference.
Which doctrine in Nevada allows a court to dismiss a case that has not been brought to trial within a prescribed period?
Answer: Failure to prosecute
Nevada courts may dismiss an action for failure to prosecute when a plaintiff unreasonably delays bringing the case to trial.
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