Nevada § 162.020 - Definitions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 162.020 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 162.020. Definitions
1. In NRS 162.010 to 162.140 , inclusive, unless the context of subject matter otherwise requires: (a) “Bank” includes any person or association of persons, whether incorporated or
not, carrying on the business of banking. (b) “Fiduciary” includes a trustee under any trust, expressed, implied, resulting
or constructive, executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, curator, receiver,
trustee in bankruptcy, assignee for the benefit of creditors, partner, agent, officer
of a corporation, public or private, public officer, or any other person acting in
a fiduciary capacity for any person, trust or estate. (c) “Principal” includes any person to whom a fiduciary as such owes an obligation. 2. A thing is done “in good faith” within the meaning of NRS 162.010 to 162.140 , inclusive, when it is in fact done honestly, whether it is done negligently or not.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 162.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 162.020 cover?
Section 162.020 ("Definitions") 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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