Under Nevada Rule of Civil Procedure 41(e), the court is obliged to dismiss any suit that is not brought to trial within five years. The Rule states: (e) Want of Prosecution. The court may in its discretion dismiss any action for want of prosecution on motion of any party or on the court's own motion and after due notice to the parties, whenever plaintiff has failed for 2 years after action is filed to bring such action to trial. Any action heretofore or hereafter commenced shall be … [Read more...]
The Five-Year Rule: Mandatory Dismissal If Case Not Brought To Trial Within Five Years
November 12, 2009 by
Commonly Referenced Nevada Statutes
October 24, 2008 by
Attorney’s Fees & Costs: N.R.S. 18.005 and N.R.S. 18.010 Automobile Financial Responsibility N.R.S. 485.3091 and N.R.S. 485.185 Comparative Negligence: N.R.S. 41.141 Disclosing Policy Limits: N.R.S. 690B.042(3) Fair Claims Practices Act: N.R.S. 686A.300 - 686A.315 Joint and Several Liability: N.R.S. 41.141 Limitation of Actions: N.R.S. 11.190 Stacking: N.R.S. … [Read more...]
