Nevada § 40.380 - Provisions governing appeals
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.380 — Provisions governing appeals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.380. Provisions governing appeals
Either party may, within 10 days, appeal from the judgment rendered. But an appeal by the defendant shall not stay the execution of the judgment, unless,
within the 10 days, the defendant shall execute and file with the court or justice
the defendant’s undertaking to the plaintiff, with two or more sureties, in an amount
to be fixed by the court or justice, but which shall not be less than twice the amount
of the judgment and costs, to the effect that, if the judgment appealed from be affirmed
or the appeal be dismissed, the appellant will pay the judgment and the cost of appeal,
the value of the use and occupation of the property, and damages justly accruing to
the plaintiff during the pendency of the appeal. Upon taking the appeal and filing the undertaking, all further proceedings in the
case shall be stayed.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 40.380
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.380 cover?
Section 40.380 ("Provisions governing appeals") 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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