Nevada § 41.337 - General, special and exemplary damages
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.337 — General, special and exemplary damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.337. General, special and exemplary damages
If a correction is demanded as provided in NRS 41.336 and is not published or broadcast within 20 days in substantially as conspicuous
a manner in the newspaper or by the broadcaster as the statements claimed to be libelous
or slanderous, the plaintiff may plead and prove such demand and failure to correct
and may recover general and special damages. In addition, the plaintiff may recover exemplary damages if the plaintiff can prove
that the defendant published or broadcast the statement with actual malice. Actual malice shall not be presumed or inferred from the publication or broadcast.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 41.337
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.337 cover?
Section 41.337 ("General, special and exemplary damages") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 41.337?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.337" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 41.337 apply to my situation?
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