Nevada § 97.185 - Contents of contract
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 97.185 — Contents of contract, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97.185. Contents of contract
1. A retail installment contract must contain the names of the seller and the buyer,
the place of business of the seller, the residence or other address of the buyer as
specified by the buyer and a description or identification of the goods sold or to
be sold, or services furnished or rendered or to be furnished or rendered. The contract also must contain the following items, which must be set forth substantially
in the sequence appearing below: (a) The cash sale price of each item of goods or services. (b) The amount of the buyer's down payment, identifying the amounts paid in money
and allowed for goods traded in. (c) The difference between paragraphs (a) and (b). (d) The aggregate amount, if any, included for insurance, specifying the type or types
of insurance and the terms of coverage. (e) The aggregate amount of official fees. (f) The amount financed, which is the sum of paragraphs (c), (d) and (e). (g) The amount of the finance charge. (h) The amount of the total of payments owed by the buyer to the seller, which is
the sum of paragraphs (f) and (g). (i) The number of installments required to pay the total of payments, the amount of
each installment, and the date for payment of the installments. If the final payment substantially exceeds the other scheduled installments, it must
be set forth separately. 2. Additional items may be included in the contract to explain the calculations involved
in determining the amount to be paid by the buyer.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 97.185 cover?
Section 97.185 ("Contents of contract") 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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