Nevada § 87.020 - Definitions

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 87.020 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 87.020. Definitions

As used in NRS 87.010 to 87.430 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “ Bankrupt ” includes bankrupt under the Federal Bankruptcy Act or insolvent under any state

insolvent act. 2. “ Conveyance ” includes every assignment, lease, mortgage or encumbrance. 3. “ Court ” includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case. 4. “ Real property ” includes land and any interest or estate in land. 5. “ Registered limited-liability partnership ” means a partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by NRS 87.010 to 87.430 , inclusive, and registered pursuant to and complying with NRS 87.440 to 87.560 , inclusive.

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Section 87.020 ("Definitions") 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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