Nevada § 34.220 - If answer raises essential question of fact, court may order jury trial
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.220 — If answer raises essential question of fact, court may order jury trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.220. If answer raises essential question of fact, court may order jury trial
If an answer is made, which raises a question as to matter of fact essential to the
determination of the motion, and affecting the substantial rights of the parties,
and upon the supposed truth of the allegation of which the application for a writ
is based, the court may, in its discretion, order the question to be tried before
a jury, and postpone the argument until such trial can be had and the verdict certified
to the court. The question to be tried shall be distinctly stated in the order for trial, and
the county shall be designated in which the same shall be had. The order may also direct the jury to assess any damages which the applicant may
have sustained, in case they find for the applicant.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 34.220
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.220 cover?
Section 34.220 ("If answer raises essential question of fact, court may order jury trial") 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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