Nevada § 37.180 - Abandonment of condemnation proceedings; defendant's damages for plaintiff's occupancy
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 37.180 — Abandonment of condemnation proceedings; defendant's damages for plaintiff's occupancy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37.180. Abandonment of condemnation proceedings; defendant's damages for plaintiff's occupancy
1. The plaintiff may abandon the proceedings at any time after filing the complaint
and before the expiration of 30 days after final judgment by serving on defendants
and filing in court a written notice of abandonment. Upon that abandonment, on motion of any party, a judgment must be entered dismissing
the proceedings and awarding the defendants their costs and disbursements, which must
include all necessary expenses incurred in preparing for trial and reasonable attorney
fees. Those costs and disbursements may be claimed in and by a cost bill, to be prepared,
served, filed and taxed as in civil actions, except that, upon a judgment of dismissal
on motion of the plaintiff, any defendant may file a cost bill within 30 days after
notice of entry of that judgment. 2. If the plaintiff has been placed in possession of the premises under the provisions
of NRS 37.100 or 37.170 , the defendant is entitled to all damages arising from that occupancy of the abandoned
property.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 37.180
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 37.180 cover?
Section 37.180 ("Abandonment of condemnation proceedings; defendant's damages for plaintiff's occupancy") 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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