Nevada § 47.040 - Rulings on evidence: Effect of error
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 47.040 — Rulings on evidence: Effect of error, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.040. Rulings on evidence: Effect of error
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, error may not be predicated upon
a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party
is affected, and: (a) In case the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion to
strike appears of record, stating the specific ground of objection. (b) In case the ruling is one excluding evidence, the substance of the evidence was
made known to the judge by offer or was apparent from the context within which questions
were asked. 2. This section does not preclude taking notice of plain errors affecting substantial
rights although they were not brought to the attention of the judge.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 47.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 47.040 cover?
Section 47.040 ("Rulings on evidence: Effect of error") 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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