Nevada § 17.370 - Stay of enforcement of foreign judgment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 17.370 — Stay of enforcement of foreign judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.370. Stay of enforcement of foreign judgment
1. If the judgment debtor shows the court that an appeal from the foreign judgment
is pending or will be taken, or that a stay of execution has been granted, the court
shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment until the appeal is concluded, the
time for appeal expires or the stay of execution expires or is vacated, upon proof
that the judgment debtor has furnished the security for the satisfaction of the judgment
required by the state in which it was rendered. 2. If the judgment debtor shows the court any ground upon which enforcement of a judgment
of any court of this state would be stayed, including, without limitation, a showing
that an appeal is pending or will be taken, that a stay has been granted, requested
or will be requested, or that the time for taking an appeal has not yet expired, the
court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment for an appropriate period, upon
requiring the same security for satisfaction of the judgment which is required in
this state, including, without limitation, security determined pursuant to NRS 20.035 or 20.037 , if applicable.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 17.370
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 17.370 cover?
Section 17.370 ("Stay of enforcement of foreign judgment") 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 § 17.370?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 17.370 apply to my situation?
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