Nevada § 11.070 - No cause of action effectual unless party or predecessor seized or possessed within 5 years
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 11.070 — No cause of action effectual unless party or predecessor seized or possessed within 5 years, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11.070. No cause of action effectual unless party or predecessor seized or possessed within 5 years
No cause of action or defense to an action, founded upon the title to real property,
or to rents or to services out of the same, shall be effectual, unless it appears
that the person prosecuting the action or making the defense, or under whose title
the action is prosecuted or the defense is made, or the ancestor, predecessor, or
grantor of such person, was seized or possessed of the premises in question within
5 years before the committing of the act in respect to which said action is prosecuted
or defense made.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 11.070
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 11.070 cover?
Section 11.070 ("No cause of action effectual unless party or predecessor seized or possessed within 5 years") 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 § 11.070?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 11.070 apply to my situation?
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