Nevada Revised Statutes 315.061 – Action for damages not precluded; appeal of decision of justice of the peace
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1. The issuance of a summary order for removal of a tenant of public housing does not preclude an action by the tenant, or any person who resides with the tenant, for any damages or other relief to which he or she is entitled.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 315.061
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. Either party may, within 10 days, appeal the decision of the justice of the peace to the district court for that county. An appeal by the tenant does not stay the order issued by the justice of the peace.