Nevada § 31.850 - Requisites of affidavit by plaintiff
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.850 — Requisites of affidavit by plaintiff, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.850. Requisites of affidavit by plaintiff
Where a delivery is claimed, an affidavit shall be made by the plaintiff, or by someone
in the plaintiff’s behalf, and filed with the court showing: 1. That the plaintiff is the owner of the property claimed (particularly describing
it), or is lawfully entitled to the possession thereof. 2. That the property is wrongfully detained by the defendant. 3. The alleged cause of the detention thereof according to the plaintiff’s best knowledge,
information and belief. 4. That the same has not been taken for a tax, assessment or fine pursuant to a statute,
or seized under an execution or an attachment against the property of the plaintiff,
or, if so seized, that it is by statute exempt from such seizure. 5. The actual value of the property.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.850
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.850 cover?
Section 31.850 ("Requisites of affidavit by plaintiff") 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 § 31.850?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.850" (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?
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How does Nevada § 31.850 apply to my situation?
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