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

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?

Accepted Answer

21 days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

District Court

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

21 days

Answer

Under NRCP 16.1, initial disclosures must be made within 21 days after the required discovery conference.

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