Nevada § 31.853 - Order to show cause; contents; service
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.853 — Order to show cause; contents; service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.853. Order to show cause; contents; service
The court shall promptly examine the affidavit, and if it is satisfied that it meets
the requirements of NRS 31.850 , shall issue an order directed to the defendant to show cause why the property should
not be taken from the defendant and delivered to the plaintiff. Such order shall: 1. Fix the date and time for the hearing thereon, which shall be no sooner than 10
days from the date of issuance of the order. 2. Inform the defendant that the defendant may file affidavits on the defendant’s
behalf with the court and may appear and present testimony on the defendant’s behalf
at the hearing, or that the defendant may, at or prior to such hearing, file with
the court a written undertaking to stay delivery of the property pursuant to NRS 31.890 . 3. Inform the defendant that if the defendant fails to appear, the plaintiff will
apply to the court for a writ of possession. 4. Require service of the affidavit and order upon the defendant, and fix the time
and manner within which such service shall be made, which shall be by personal service
or in such other manner as the court may determine to be reasonably calculated to
afford notice of the proceeding to the defendant under the circumstances appearing
from the affidavit.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.853
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.853 cover?
Section 31.853 ("Order to show cause; contents; service") 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 § 31.853?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.853" (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 § 31.853 apply to my situation?
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