Nevada § 40.690 - Limitation on bringing claim against governmental entity during period for resolution; effect of settlement; contractor or claimant may require party to appear and participate
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.690 — Limitation on bringing claim against governmental entity during period for resolution; effect of settlement; contractor or claimant may require party to appear and participate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.690. Limitation on bringing claim against governmental entity during period for resolution; effect of settlement; contractor or claimant may require party to appear and participate
1. A claim governed by NRS 40.600 to 40.695 , inclusive, may not be brought by a claimant or contractor against a government,
governmental agency or political subdivision of a government, during the period in
which a claim for a constructional defect is being settled, mediated or otherwise
resolved pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695 , inclusive. The settlement of such a claim does not affect the rights or obligations of the
claimant or contractor in any action brought by the claimant or contractor against
a third party. 2. A contractor or claimant may require a party against whom the contractor or claimant
asserts a claim governed by NRS 40.600 to 40.695 , inclusive, to appear and participate in proceedings held pursuant to those sections
as if the party were a contractor and the party requiring the appearance were a claimant. The party must receive notice of the proceedings from the contractor or claimant.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 40.690
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.690 cover?
Section 40.690 ("Limitation on bringing claim against governmental entity during period for resolution; effect of settlement; contractor or claimant may require party to appear and participate") 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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