Nevada § 37.085 - Hearing after defendant's default: Determination of value and damages by court; judgment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 37.085 — Hearing after defendant's default: Determination of value and damages by court; judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37.085. Hearing after defendant's default: Determination of value and damages by court; judgment
1. Where any defendant has failed to: (a) Answer within the time allowed, and the clerk has entered the defendant’s default;
or (b) Appear at the time set for trial, whether such trial be before the court with
or without a jury, and the court has directed that the defendant’s default be entered, the court shall proceed to conduct a hearing to determine the value of the property
and any damages. 2. For the purpose of the hearing required by this section, the court may consider,
by affidavit or otherwise: (a) Proof of the value of the property taken; (b) The damages, if any, which may result from the condemnation; and (c) The amount, if any, alleged in the complaint to be just compensation, and shall
enter such judgment as it deems proper.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 37.085
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 37.085 cover?
Section 37.085 ("Hearing after defendant's default: Determination of value and damages by court; judgment") 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 § 37.085?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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