Nevada § 34.340 - Writ must be alternative or peremptory; form of writ
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.340 — Writ must be alternative or peremptory; form of writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.340. Writ must be alternative or peremptory; form of writ
1. The writ must be either alternative or peremptory. 2. The alternative writ must state generally the allegation against the party to whom
it is directed and command such party to desist or refrain from further proceedings
in the action or matter specified therein, until the further order of the court from
which it is issued, and to show cause before such court, at a specified time and place,
why such party should not be absolutely restrained from any further proceedings in
such action or matter. 3. The peremptory writ must be in a form similar to the alternative writ, except that
the words requiring the party to show cause why the party should not be absolutely
restrained from any further proceedings in such action or matter, must be omitted
and a return day inserted.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.340 cover?
Section 34.340 ("Writ must be alternative or peremptory; form of writ") 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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