Nevada Revised Statutes 361.665 – Issuance of summons
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Upon a complaint being filed in a district court, a summons shall be issued as provided in other civil cases, except that it shall require the defendant and all owners of or claimants to any real estate or improvements described in the summons, known or unknown, to appear and answer the complaint filed in the court on a day certain, which day shall not be less than 30 days nor more than 40 days from the date of the summons.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 361.665
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.