NV Bar Nevada Civil Procedure 2

Question 1

In Nevada, what is the required jury size for a civil jury trial in District Court?

Accepted Answer

12 jurors

Answer

6 jurors

Answer

8 jurors

Answer

10 jurors

Question 2

Under Nevada law, what percentage of jurors must agree for a civil verdict?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

51%

Answer

67%

Answer

100%

Question 3

In Nevada civil practice, which pleading defense must be raised in the first responsive pleading or it is waived?

Accepted Answer

Improper venue

Answer

Failure to state a claim

Answer

Lack of subject matter jurisdiction

Answer

Statute of limitations

Question 4

Nevada's anti-SLAPP statute protects defendants from suits that target which type of activity?

Accepted Answer

Good faith communications in furtherance of constitutional rights

Answer

Commercial advertising

Answer

Defamatory statements about public officials

Answer

Breach of contract claims

Question 5

In Nevada, a notice of appeal from a District Court final judgment must be filed within how many days?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

10 days

Answer

20 days

Answer

60 days

Question 6

Under Nevada's comparative fault system, what happens if a plaintiff is found 51% at fault?

Accepted Answer

Plaintiff recovers nothing

Answer

Plaintiff recovers 49% of damages

Answer

Plaintiff recovers 51% of damages

Answer

Plaintiff recovers full damages reduced by defendant's fault