Nevada § 548.450 - Petition to require observance: Service of process; hearing; appointment of master; order of court
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 548.450 — Petition to require observance: Service of process; hearing; appointment of master; order of court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 548.450. Petition to require observance: Service of process; hearing; appointment of master; order of court
1. Upon the presentation of the petition, the court shall cause process to be issued
against the defendant, and shall hear the case. 2. If it shall appear to the court that testimony is necessary for the proper disposition
of the matter, the court may take evidence or appoint a master to take such evidence
as it may direct and report the same to the court with the master’s findings of fact
and conclusions of law, which shall constitute a part of the proceedings upon which
the determination of the court shall be made. 3. The court may dismiss the petition; or it may require the defendant to perform
the work, operations or avoidances, and may provide that upon the failure of the defendant
to initiate such performance within the time specified in the order of the court,
and to prosecute the same to completion with reasonable diligence, the Commission
may enter upon the lands involved and perform the work or operations or otherwise
bring the condition of such lands into conformity with the requirements of the regulations
and recover the costs and expenses thereof, with interest at the rate of 5 percent
per annum, from the occupier of such lands.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 548.450
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 548.450 cover?
Section 548.450 ("Petition to require observance: Service of process; hearing; appointment of master; order of court") 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 § 548.450?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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