Nevada § 40.4636 - Limitations on amount of money judgment

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.4636 — Limitations on amount of money judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40.4636. Limitations on amount of money judgment

1. If a person to whom an obligation secured by a junior mortgage or lien on real

property is owed: (a) Files a civil action to obtain a money judgment against the debtor under that

obligation after a foreclosure sale or a sale in lieu of a foreclosure sale; and (b) Such action is not barred by NRS 40.430 , in determining the amount owed by the debtor, the court shall not include the amount

of any proceeds received by, or payable to, the person pursuant to an insurance policy

to compensate the person for losses incurred with respect to the property or the default

on the obligation. 2. If: (a) A person acquired the right to enforce an obligation secured by a junior mortgage

or lien on real property from a person who previously held that right; (b) The person files a civil action to obtain a money judgment against the debtor

after a foreclosure sale or a sale in lieu of a foreclosure sale; (c) The obligation was secured by a junior mortgage or lien on real property upon

which the debtor maintains his or her principal residence, there is not more than

one residential structure and not more than four families reside; and (d) Such action is not barred by NRS 40.430 , the court shall not render judgment for more than the amount of the consideration

paid for that right, plus interest from the date on which the person acquired the

right and reasonable costs. 3. As used in this section, “ obligation secured by a junior mortgage or lien on real property ” includes, without limitation, an obligation which is not currently secured by a

mortgage or lien on real property if the obligation: (a) Is incurred by the debtor under an obligation which was secured by a mortgage

or lien on real property; and (b) Has the effect of reaffirming the obligation which was secured by a mortgage or

lien on real property.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.4636 cover?

Section 40.4636 ("Limitations on amount of money 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.

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