Nevada § 37.070 - Contents of complaint; inclusion of separate parcels in same or separate proceedings
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 37.070 — Contents of complaint; inclusion of separate parcels in same or separate proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37.070. Contents of complaint; inclusion of separate parcels in same or separate proceedings
1. The complaint must contain: (a) The name of the court in which the action is commenced. (b) The name of the corporation, partnership, association, commission or person in
charge of the public use for which the property is sought, who must be styled plaintiff. (c) The names of all owners, occupants and claimants of the property, if known, or
a statement that they are unknown, who must be styled defendants. (d) A statement of the right of the plaintiff. (e) If a right-of-way is sought, the complaint must show the location, general route
and termini, and must be accompanied with a map thereof, so far as the right-of-way
is involved in the action or proceeding. (f) A description of each piece of land sought to be taken, and whether it includes
the whole or only part of an entire parcel or tract. 2. All parcels lying in the county and required for the same public use may be included
in the same or separate proceedings, at the option of the plaintiff, but the court
may consolidate or separate them to suit the conveniences of parties. Each defendant, at the defendant’s option, may have a separate trial.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 37.070
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 37.070 cover?
Section 37.070 ("Contents of complaint; inclusion of separate parcels in same or separate proceedings") 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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