Nevada § 17.120 - Replevin; judgment to be in alternative and with damages

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 17.120 — Replevin; judgment to be in alternative and with damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17.120. Replevin; judgment to be in alternative and with damages

1. In an action to recover the possession of personal property, judgment for the plaintiff

may be for the possession or the value thereof, in case a delivery cannot be had,

and damages for the detention or the value of the use thereof. If the property has been delivered to the plaintiff, and the defendant claim a return

thereof, judgment for the defendant may be for a return of the property or the value

thereof, in case a return cannot be had, and damages for taking and withholding the

same or the value of the use thereof. 2. In an action on a contract or obligation for the direct payment of money, payable

in a specified or agreed kind of money or currency, judgment for the plaintiff, whether

the same be by default or after verdict, or decision of the court or master, may follow

the contract or obligation, and be made payable in the kind of money or currency therein

specified or thereby agreed. 3. In an action against any person for the recovery of money received by such person

in a fiduciary capacity, or to the use of another, judgment for the plaintiff, whether

the same be by default or after verdict, or decision of the court or master, may be

made payable in the same kind of money or currency so received by such person.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 17.120

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 17.120 cover?

Section 17.120 ("Replevin; judgment to be in alternative and with damages") 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 § 17.120?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 17.120 apply to my situation?

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