NV Bar Nevada Civil Procedure 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

District Court

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Collateral estoppel

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

15 days

Answer

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

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NV Bar Nevada Civil Procedure 3