Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.100
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.100, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Possession presumed in legal owner unless adversely held
Official statutory text
In every action for the recovery of real property, or the possession thereof, the person establishing a legal title to the premises shall be presumed to have been possessed thereof within the time prescribed by law; and the occupation of such premises by any other person shall be deemed to have been under and in subordination to the legal title, unless it shall appear:
1. That is has been protected by a substantial enclosure; or
2. That it has been cultivated or improved in accordance with the usual and ordinary methods of husbandry.
1. That is has been protected by a substantial enclosure; or
2. That it has been cultivated or improved in accordance with the usual and ordinary methods of husbandry.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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