NV Bar Nevada Civil Procedure 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Nevada, what is the statute of limitations for a general negligence personal injury claim?
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 3 years
- 6 years
Correct answer: 2 years
Nevada has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims based on negligence under NRS 11.190(4)(e).
Question 2: Under the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, how many days does a defendant have to respond to a complaint after personal service?
- 10 days
- 20 days
- 21 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
Correct 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.
Question 3: Nevada uses which standard for a motion for summary judgment?
- No genuine dispute of material fact and movant entitled to judgment as a matter of law (Correct answer)
- Preponderance of evidence favors the movant
- Clear and convincing evidence supports the movant
- Probable cause that movant will prevail at trial
Correct 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.
Question 4: In Nevada, which court has original jurisdiction over civil matters exceeding $15,000?
- Justice Court
- District Court (Correct answer)
- Municipal Court
- Court of Appeals
Correct answer: District Court
Nevada District Courts have original jurisdiction over civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $15,000.
Question 5: Under NRCP, what is the mandatory initial disclosure deadline after the parties' Rule 16.1 conference?
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 21 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
Correct answer: 21 days
Under NRCP 16.1, initial disclosures must be made within 21 days after the required discovery conference.
Question 6: Which doctrine in Nevada allows a court to dismiss a case that has not been brought to trial within a prescribed period?
- Laches
- Res judicata
- Failure to prosecute (Correct answer)
- Collateral estoppel
Correct answer: Failure to prosecute
Nevada courts may dismiss an action for failure to prosecute when a plaintiff unreasonably delays bringing the case to trial.
NV Bar Nevada Civil Procedure 1
In Nevada, what is the statute of limitations for a general negligence personal injury claim?