Nevada § 143.120 - Procedure when conversion alleged: Commitment for refusal to appear for examination; order requiring delivery of property to personal representative
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 143.120 — Procedure when conversion alleged: Commitment for refusal to appear for examination; order requiring delivery of property to personal representative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 143.120. Procedure when conversion alleged: Commitment for refusal to appear for examination; order requiring delivery of property to personal representative
1. If the person so cited refuses to appear and submit to examination or to testify
concerning the matter of the complaint, the court may commit the person to the county
jail, there to remain confined until the person obeys the order of the court or is
discharged according to law. 2. If, upon examination, it appears that the person has concealed, converted, smuggled,
conveyed away, or in any manner disposed of any money, goods or chattels of the decedent,
or that the person has possession or control of any deeds, conveyances, bonds, contracts
or other writings which contain evidence of, or tend to disclose the right, title,
interest or claim of the decedent to any real or personal property, claim or demand,
or any last will of the decedent, the court may enter an order requiring the person
to deliver any such property or effects to the personal representative at such time
as the court may fix. If the person fails to comply with the order, the court may commit the person to
the county jail until the order is complied with or the person is discharged according
to law. 3. The order of the court for the delivery of the property is prima facie evidence
of the right of the personal representative to the property in any action that may
be brought for its recovery, and any judgment recovered must be for treble damages
equal to three times the value of the property. 4. In addition to the examination of the party, witnesses may be produced and examined
on either side.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 143.120
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 143.120 cover?
Section 143.120 ("Procedure when conversion alleged: Commitment for refusal to appear for examination; order requiring delivery of property to personal representative") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 143.120?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 143.120" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 143.120 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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