Nevada § 123.121 - Segregation of damage awards when spouses sue jointly
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 123.121 — Segregation of damage awards when spouses sue jointly, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 123.121. Segregation of damage awards when spouses sue jointly
When spouses sue jointly, any damages awarded shall be segregated as follows: 1. If the action is for personal injuries, damages assessed for: (a) Personal injuries and pain and suffering, to the injured spouse as his or her
separate property. (b) Loss of comfort and society, to the spouse who suffers such loss. (c) Loss of services and hospital and medical expenses, to the spouses as community
property. 2. If the action is for injury to property, damages shall be awarded according to
the character of the injured property. Damages to separate property shall be awarded to the spouse owning such property,
and damages to community property shall be awarded to the spouses as community property.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 123.121
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 123.121 cover?
Section 123.121 ("Segregation of damage awards when spouses sue jointly") 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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