NV Bar Nevada Civil Procedure

Question 1

In Nevada, what is the statute of limitations for a general negligence personal injury claim?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

6 years

Question 2

Under the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, how many days does a defendant have to respond to a complaint after personal service?

Accepted Answer

21 days

Answer

10 days

Answer

20 days

Answer

30 days

Question 3

Nevada uses which standard for a motion for summary judgment?

Accepted Answer

No genuine dispute of material fact and movant entitled to judgment as a matter of law

Answer

Preponderance of evidence favors the movant

Answer

Clear and convincing evidence supports the movant

Answer

Probable cause that movant will prevail at trial

Question 4

In Nevada, which court has original jurisdiction over civil matters exceeding $15,000?

Accepted Answer

District Court

Answer

Justice Court

Answer

Municipal Court

Answer

Court of Appeals

Question 5

Under NRCP, what is the mandatory initial disclosure deadline after the parties' Rule 16.1 conference?

Accepted Answer

21 days

Answer

7 days

Answer

14 days

Answer

30 days

Question 6

Which doctrine in Nevada allows a court to dismiss a case that has not been brought to trial within a prescribed period?

Accepted Answer

Failure to prosecute

Answer

Laches

Answer

Res judicata

Answer

Collateral estoppel