The issues formed may be tried as in other cases, but when the defendant denies, in his or her answer, any liability on the obligation upon which the judgment was rendered, if a verdict be found against the defendant, it shall be for the amount remaining unsatisfied on such original judgment, with interest thereon.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 17.080

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.