Nevada § 1.040 - Written proceedings to be in English language; abbreviations and figures
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 1.040 — Written proceedings to be in English language; abbreviations and figures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1.040. Written proceedings to be in English language; abbreviations and figures
Every written proceeding in a court of justice in this State, or before a judicial
officer, shall be in the English language; but such abbreviations as are now commonly
used in that language may be used, and numbers may be expressed by figures or numerals,
in the customary manner.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 1.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 1.040 cover?
Section 1.040 ("Written proceedings to be in English language; abbreviations and figures") 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.
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