Nevada § 40.420 - Form of writ of restitution; execution
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.420 — Form of writ of restitution; execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.420. Form of writ of restitution; execution
1. The writ of restitution issued by a justice of the peace must be substantially
in the following form: The State of Nevada to the sheriff or constable of the county of ________________, greeting: Whereas, A.B., of the county of ________________, at a court of inquiry of an unlawful holding over of (lands) (tenements) (a mobile
home), and other possessions, held at my office (stating the place), in the county
aforesaid, on the ________ day of ______________, A.D. _____, before me, a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, by the consideration
of the court, has recovered judgment against C.D., to have restitution of (here describe
the premises as in the complaint). You are therefore commanded, that taking with you the force of the county, if necessary,
you cause C.D. to be immediately removed from the premises, and A.B. to have peaceable
restitution of the premises. You are also commanded that of the goods and chattels of C.D., within said county,
which are not exempt from execution, you cause to be made the sum of ________ dollars for the plaintiff, together with the costs of suit endorsed hereon, and make
return of this writ within 30 days after this date. Given under my hand, this ________ day of ________, A.D. _____E.F., justice of the peace. 2. The sheriff or constable shall execute the writ in the same manner as required
by the provisions of chapter 21 of NRS for writs of execution.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 40.420
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.420 cover?
Section 40.420 ("Form of writ of restitution; execution") 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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