Nevada § 174.215 - Use of deposition
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.215 — Use of deposition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 174.215. Use of deposition
1. At the trial or upon any hearing, a part or all of a deposition, so far as otherwise
admissible under the rules of evidence, may be used if it appears: (a) That the witness is dead; (b) That the witness is out of the State of Nevada, unless it appears that the absence
of the witness was procured by the party offering the deposition; (c) That the witness cannot attend or testify because of sickness or infirmity; (d) That the witness has become of unsound mind; or (e) That the party offering the deposition could not procure the attendance of the
witness by subpoena. 2. Any deposition may also be used by any party to contradict or impeach the testimony
of the deponent as a witness. 3. If only a part of a deposition is offered in evidence by a party, an adverse party
may require the party to offer all of it which is relevant to the part offered and
any party may offer other parts.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 174.215
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.215 cover?
Section 174.215 ("Use of deposition") 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 § 174.215?
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