Nevada § 14.050 - Service by publication on unknown parties generally
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 14.050 — Service by publication on unknown parties generally, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14.050. Service by publication on unknown parties generally
If any plaintiff shall allege that there are, or that the plaintiff verily believes
that there are, persons, other than heirs, interested in the subject matter of the
complaint, whose names the plaintiff cannot insert therein because they are unknown
to the plaintiff, and shall describe the interest of such persons and how derived,
so far as the plaintiff’s knowledge extends, the court or the judge thereof shall
make an order for the publication of summons, reciting, moreover, the substance of
the allegations of the complaint in relation to the interest of such unknown parties;
and, after the completion of service by such publication, the court shall have jurisdiction
of such persons, and any judgment or decree rendered in the action shall apply to
and conclude such persons with respect to such interest in the subject matter of the
action.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 14.050
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 14.050 cover?
Section 14.050 ("Service by publication on unknown parties generally") 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 § 14.050?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 14.050" (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 § 14.050 apply to my situation?
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