Nev. Rev. Stat. § 37.083
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 37.083, 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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Default of defendant: Entry; effect
Official statutory text
If the defendant fails to file an answer within 30 days after service of the summons and complaint, the clerk shall, upon application of the plaintiff, enter the defendant's default, and the defendant shall be deemed to have waived all defenses and objections to the sufficiency and validity of the complaint and to the right of plaintiff to condemn the described property for the purposes stated therein.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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