Nevada § 361.690 - Entry of default and final judgment on failure of defendant to appear
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 361.690 — Entry of default and final judgment on failure of defendant to appear, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 361.690. Entry of default and final judgment on failure of defendant to appear
1. If, on the return day named in the summons, the personal defendant fails to appear
and answer the complaint, his or her default may be entered and final judgment entered
by the clerk, as in other civil cases, for the amount of taxes with penalties and
costs as provided by law. 2. If, upon the return day, no person appears and answers for the real estate and
improvements thereon, or for the improvements when assessed separately, then the default
of the real estate and improvements thereon, or of the improvements when assessed
separately, and of all owners of or claimants to the same, known or unknown, may be
entered and final judgment rendered as in other civil cases.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 361.690
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 361.690 cover?
Section 361.690 ("Entry of default and final judgment on failure of defendant to appear") 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 § 361.690?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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