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Nevada Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
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Nevada sets a 2-year deadline for personal injury claims and a 6-year deadline for written contracts under NRS 11.190. Most other felonies must be prosecuted within 3 years, though murder carries no time limit at all under NRS 171.080.
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Overview of Nevada Statutes of Limitations
A statute of limitations is a law that sets the maximum amount of time a person has to start legal proceedings after an event. In Nevada, these deadlines apply to both civil lawsuits and criminal prosecutions. Once the statutory period expires, the right to file a claim or bring charges is typically lost forever.
Nevada's limitation periods are found primarily in NRS Chapter 11 for civil actions and NRS Chapter 171 for criminal cases. The length of each deadline depends on the type of case, the severity of the offense, and certain special circumstances that can pause or extend the clock.
Understanding these deadlines is essential for anyone considering legal action in Nevada. Filing even one day late can result in a permanent loss of your right to seek relief.
Nevada Civil Statute of Limitations
Nevada's civil statutes of limitations are organized by time period under NRS 11.190. The clock generally starts on the date the incident occurs or, in some cases, on the date the injured party discovers or should have discovered the harm.
Actions With a 6-Year Deadline
Under NRS 11.190(1), the following civil actions must be filed within 6 years:
| Case Type | Statute |
|---|---|
| Actions on a judgment or decree | NRS 11.190(1)(a) |
| Written contracts, obligations, or liabilities founded on a written instrument | NRS 11.190(1)(b) |
These longer deadlines reflect the stronger evidentiary foundation that written documents provide.
Actions With a 4-Year Deadline
Under NRS 11.190(2), these civil actions carry a 4-year filing period:
| Case Type | Statute |
|---|---|
| Accounts for goods, wares, or merchandise | NRS 11.190(2)(a) |
| Oral (unwritten) contracts | NRS 11.190(2)(c) |
| Sale of goods under the UCC | NRS 104.2725 |
| Rent under an oral lease | NRS 11.190(2)(c) |
| Relief not otherwise provided for (catch-all) | NRS 11.220 |
For sale-of-goods claims under the Uniform Commercial Code (NRS 104.2725), the 4-year period begins when the breach occurs, regardless of whether the buyer knew about it at that time.
Unpaid rent is not a catch-all claim. A written lease is an instrument in writing, so rent owed under one falls under NRS 11.190(1)(b) and carries the 6-year deadline. Rent under an oral lease falls under NRS 11.190(2)(c) at 4 years. NRS 11.220 reaches only relief "not hereinbefore provided for," which is why it does not govern a lease claim.
Actions With a 3-Year Deadline
Under NRS 11.190(3), these claims must be filed within 3 years:
| Case Type | Statute |
|---|---|
| Damage to personal property (taking or injury) | NRS 11.190(3)(c) |
| Trespass on real property | NRS 11.190(3)(b) |
| Fraud or mistake (from date of discovery) | NRS 11.190(3)(d) |
| Relief on the ground of a statutory liability | NRS 11.190(3)(a) |
| Waste or trespass of real property | NRS 11.190(3)(b) |
For fraud claims, the 3-year period does not start until the injured party discovers or should have discovered the facts constituting the fraud. Where the fraud was a deceptive trade practice by a business, Nevada gives that claim a different filing period, covered in our guide to Nevada scam and fraud laws.
Actions With a 2-Year Deadline
Under NRS 11.190(4), these actions must be filed within 2 years:
| Case Type | Statute |
|---|---|
| Personal injury (bodily harm) | NRS 11.190(4)(e) |
| Wrongful death | NRS 11.190(4)(e) |
| Libel and slander (defamation) | NRS 11.190(4)(c) |
| Assault and battery | NRS 11.190(4)(c) |
| False imprisonment | NRS 11.190(4)(c) |
| Common-law wrongful termination of employment | NRS 11.201 |
The 2-year period for personal injury and wrongful death is one of the most commonly applied deadlines in Nevada. It begins on the date of the injury or death.
Common-law wrongful termination sits in its own section rather than in NRS 11.190. Under NRS 11.201, the 2-year period runs from the date of the termination, and it is tolled from the day an administrative complaint about the termination is filed with a federal or state agency until 93 days after those proceedings conclude. A worker who first took a charge to the EEOC or the Nevada Equal Rights Commission does not lose that time.
Medical Malpractice in Nevada
Medical malpractice claims follow special rules under NRS 41A.097. The deadline depends on when the injury occurred.
For injuries on or after October 1, 2023: A medical malpractice lawsuit must be filed within the earlier of 3 years from the date of the injury or 2 years from the date the plaintiff discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) the injury.
For injuries from October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2023: The deadline is the earlier of 3 years from the date of the injury or 1 year from the date of discovery.
The statute of limitations is tolled (paused) during any period when a healthcare provider concealed the act, error, or omission on which the claim is based.
Other professional malpractice claims are split between two sections, and neither is a flat 4 years. NRS 11.207 covers attorneys and veterinarians: the deadline is 4 years after the plaintiff sustains damage or 2 years after the plaintiff discovers, or through reasonable diligence should have discovered, the facts constituting the claim, whichever occurs earlier. Accountants have their own section, NRS 11.2075, which runs to the earliest of 2 years after the act or error is discovered, 4 years after the service was completed, or 4 years after the initial report was issued. Both sections are tolled for any period during which the professional conceals the act, error, or omission.
Real Property and Construction Claims
Nevada has specific limitation periods for real property and construction-related claims.
Recovery of Real Property
Under NRS 11.070 and 11.080, no action for the recovery of real property or its possession may be maintained unless the plaintiff (or their predecessor) was in possession of the property within 5 years before the action began.
Construction Defects
Under NRS 11.202, Nevada imposes a 10-year statute of repose for construction defect claims. No action may be brought against a designer, planner, or builder more than 10 years after the substantial completion of the improvement to real property.
The 10-year period is flat. Nevada does not add a filing window for an injury that surfaces late in that period, and there is no longer outer limit. The repose period also does not reach a claim for indemnity or contribution, a claim against an innkeeper based on that liability, or a claim based on a defect in a product (NRS 11.202(3)).
An exception exists for claims based on fraud in causing the construction deficiency, which may be brought at any time after substantial completion.
Claims Against Government Entities
Under NRS 41.036, any person with a tort claim against the State of Nevada or its agencies must file the claim within 2 years after the cause of action accrues. Claims against a political subdivision of the state must also be filed within 2 years with the governing body of that subdivision.
While a pre-suit filing is required, NRS 41.036 clarifies that filing a claim with the government entity is not a condition precedent to bringing a lawsuit under NRS 41.031.
Nevada Criminal Statute of Limitations
Nevada's criminal statutes of limitations are found in NRS 171.080 through 171.095. These laws set deadlines for the state to file criminal charges. Once the time limit expires, the prosecution can no longer bring charges for that offense.
Crimes With No Statute of Limitations
Under NRS 171.080, there is no time limit for prosecuting:
- Murder
- Sexual assault arising out of the same facts and circumstances as murder or terrorism
Additionally, under NRS 171.082, there is no time limit for sexual assault if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence (genetic marker analysis of a biological specimen).
Under NRS 171.083, if a victim of sexual assault or sex trafficking files a written report with a law enforcement officer during the normal limitation period, the statute of limitations is removed entirely.
Felony Statutes of Limitations
Under NRS 171.085, felony charges must be filed within the following periods:
| Felony Type | Time Limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 20 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Sex trafficking | 6 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Theft, robbery, burglary, forgery, arson | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Securities fraud (NRS 90.570) | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Deceptive trade practices (NRS 598.0999) | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| All other felonies | 3 years | NRS 171.085 |
Under NRS 171.084, if a victim of kidnapping or attempted murder files a written report with law enforcement during the limitation period, the deadline is extended by an additional 5 years.
Misdemeanor Statutes of Limitations
Under NRS 171.090:
| Offense Level | Time Limit |
|---|---|
| Gross misdemeanors | 2 years |
| Simple misdemeanors | 1 year |
Child Sexual Abuse
Nevada provides extended time limits for crimes involving the sexual abuse of children. Under NRS 171.095:
- If the victim discovers or reasonably should have discovered the abuse by age 36, charges must be filed before the victim turns 36.
- If the victim reasonably could not have discovered the abuse by age 36, charges may be filed until the victim turns 43.
For civil actions, NRS 11.215 sets separate deadlines depending on who is being sued. A claim against the alleged perpetrator, or a person convicted of the abuse, may be filed at any time, with no deadline. A claim under NRS 41.1396, covering injury to a minor depicted in child sexual abuse material, may also be filed at any time. A claim under NRS 41.13965, which makes a person liable for knowingly benefiting financially or receiving anything of tangible value from a venture that engaged in the sexual abuse or exploitation (with treble damages for a defendant who also knowingly participated in or covered up the abuse, and an exception for hotels or motels with more than 175 rooms), must be filed within 20 years after the plaintiff turns 18. This 20-year deadline applies specifically to that financial-benefit claim, not to an ordinary negligent-supervision claim against a school, church, or other institution. Nevada has no dedicated statute for that kind of claim; it instead falls under the state's general 2-year personal injury deadline (NRS 11.190(4)(e)), tolled until the minor turns 18 under NRS 11.250.
Offenses Committed in Secret
Under NRS 171.095, if a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor is committed in a secret manner, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the offense is discovered.
Tolling and Exceptions
Several circumstances can pause (toll) or extend Nevada's statutes of limitations.
Minors and Incapacitated Persons
Under NRS 11.250, for an action other than one to recover real property, the time of a disability is not counted as part of the limitation period if the person was, at the time the cause of action accrued, under 18 years of age, insane, or in the custodial care of the State after being placed in that care while under 18. The custodial-care disability does not apply while the person is imprisoned, paroled, or on probation. A person under one of these disabilities may bring the action within the normal limitation period after the disability is removed.
For example, a minor injured in an accident generally has until their 20th birthday to file a personal injury lawsuit (turning 18, plus the 2-year statute of limitations).
Absence From the State
If a defendant leaves Nevada after a cause of action accrues, the time of absence from the state is not counted as part of the limitation period. This prevents defendants from avoiding lawsuits simply by relocating.
Criminal Statute Tolling for Minors
Nevada has no general rule that a criminal limitation period waits until a minor victim turns 18. NRS 171.095 sets specific rules instead. Charges for sexual abuse of a child or sex trafficking of a child must be brought before the victim turns 36, or before the victim turns 43 if the victim did not and reasonably could not have discovered the abuse by age 36. For an identity theft felony under NRS 205.461 to 205.4657 committed against a victim who was under 18 at the time of the offense, charges must be brought within 4 years after the victim discovers or reasonably should have discovered the offense. Any other offense against a minor runs on the ordinary period in NRS 171.085 or NRS 171.090, subject to the secret-manner discovery rule above.
A separate disability rule sits on the criminal side. Under NRS 171.083, any period during which a victim of sexual assault or sex trafficking is insane, intellectually disabled, mentally incompetent, or in a medically comatose or vegetative state is excluded from the limitation period. That rule belongs to NRS 171.083 and does not carry over to the civil tolling section.
Complete Civil Statute of Limitations Reference Table
| Case Type | Time Limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Judgments | 6 years | NRS 11.190(1)(a) |
| Written contracts | 6 years | NRS 11.190(1)(b) |
| Oral contracts | 4 years | NRS 11.190(2)(c) |
| Store accounts and debts | 4 years | NRS 11.190(2)(a) |
| Rent under a written lease | 6 years | NRS 11.190(1)(b) |
| Rent under an oral lease | 4 years | NRS 11.190(2)(c) |
| UCC sale of goods | 4 years | NRS 104.2725 |
| Attorney or veterinarian malpractice | 4 years from damage or 2 years from discovery, whichever is earlier | NRS 11.207 |
| Accountant malpractice | 2 years from discovery, or 4 years from completion of service or initial report, whichever is earliest | NRS 11.2075 |
| Relief not otherwise provided for (catch-all) | 4 years | NRS 11.220 |
| Trespass on real property | 3 years | NRS 11.190(3)(b) |
| Damage to personal property | 3 years | NRS 11.190(3)(c) |
| Fraud (from discovery) | 3 years | NRS 11.190(3)(d) |
| Statutory liability | 3 years | NRS 11.190(3)(a) |
| Personal injury | 2 years | NRS 11.190(4)(e) |
| Wrongful death | 2 years | NRS 11.190(4)(e) |
| Libel and slander | 2 years | NRS 11.190(4)(c) |
| Assault and battery | 2 years | NRS 11.190(4)(c) |
| False imprisonment | 2 years | NRS 11.190(4)(c) |
| Common-law wrongful termination | 2 years from date of termination | NRS 11.201 |
| Medical malpractice | 3 years from injury or 2 years from discovery | NRS 41A.097 |
| Claims against government entities | 2 years | NRS 41.036 |
| Recovery of real property | 5 years | NRS 11.070 |
| Construction defects | 10-year statute of repose | NRS 11.202 |
| Child sexual abuse (against perpetrator) | No deadline | NRS 11.215(1) |
| Child sexual abuse material (minor depicted in CSAM) | No deadline | NRS 41.1396 |
| Sexual abuse/exploitation, knowing financial beneficiary | 20 years after turning 18 | NRS 41.13965 |
| Negligent supervision claim against an institution | 2 years (tolled to age 20 for minors) | NRS 11.190(4)(e); NRS 11.250 |
Complete Criminal Statute of Limitations Reference Table
| Offense | Time Limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Murder | No limit | NRS 171.080 |
| Sexual assault (connected to murder/terrorism) | No limit | NRS 171.080 |
| Sexual assault (DNA identification) | No limit | NRS 171.082 |
| Sexual assault (report filed during limitation period) | No limit | NRS 171.083 |
| Sex trafficking (report filed during limitation period) | No limit | NRS 171.083 |
| Sexual assault | 20 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Sex trafficking | 6 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Theft | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Robbery | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Burglary | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Forgery | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Arson | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Securities fraud | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Deceptive trade practices | 4 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Other felonies | 3 years | NRS 171.085 |
| Gross misdemeanors | 2 years | NRS 171.090 |
| Simple misdemeanors | 1 year | NRS 171.090 |
| Child sexual abuse (victim discovers by age 36) | Before victim turns 36 | NRS 171.095 |
| Child sexual abuse (victim does not discover by 36) | Before victim turns 43 | NRS 171.095 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Nevada?
Nevada gives you 2 years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under NRS 11.190(4)(e). This deadline applies to car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and most other injury claims. If the injured person is a minor, the clock does not start until they turn 18.
Is there a statute of limitations on murder in Nevada?
No. Under NRS 171.080, there is no statute of limitations for murder in Nevada. The state can bring murder charges at any time, regardless of how many years have passed since the crime occurred.
How long do I have to sue for breach of contract in Nevada?
It depends on the type of contract. Written contracts have a 6-year statute of limitations under NRS 11.190(1)(b). Oral contracts carry a 4-year deadline under NRS 11.190(2)(c). For sale-of-goods contracts under the UCC, the deadline is 4 years under NRS 104.2725.
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Nevada?
For injuries occurring on or after October 1, 2023, you must file within the earlier of 3 years from the date of injury or 2 years from the date you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) the injury, under NRS 41A.097. The clock is paused if the healthcare provider concealed the error.
Can the statute of limitations be extended or paused in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada law tolls (pauses) the statute of limitations for a person who was under 18, insane, or in the custodial care of the State when the claim accrued, under NRS 11.250. The clock also pauses if the defendant leaves the state. For crimes committed in secret, the limitation period does not begin until the offense is discovered under NRS 171.095.
Updates
Corrected Nevada's construction defect repose (removed a 12-year outer limit cited to NRS 11.203, a section that does not exist), re-cited common-law wrongful termination to NRS 11.201 with its date-of-termination trigger and administrative-complaint tolling, split professional malpractice into NRS 11.207 (attorneys and veterinarians) and NRS 11.2075 (accountants) with their correct earlier-of deadlines, corrected the rent rows to the written and oral lease provisions, restated the NRS 11.250 tolling disabilities from the statute, and removed an incorrect statement that criminal deadlines for crimes against minors do not start until the victim turns 18.
Corrected the description of Nevada's child sexual abuse civil claims: the 20-year-after-18 deadline the page attributed to generic claims against institutions actually applies only to a specific cause of action against a person or entity that knowingly profited financially from the abuse (NRS 41.13965), not to an ordinary negligent-supervision claim against a school or other institution, which instead follows Nevada's general 2-year personal injury deadline. Also added the separate no-deadline claim for a minor depicted in child sexual abuse material (NRS 41.1396).
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The Law Behind This Article
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 011: LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
§ 11.190Periods of limitation.In forcecited in 12 of our articles
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 40.4639, 125B.050 and 217.007, actions other than those for the recovery of real property, unless further limited by specific statute, may only be commenced as follows: 1. Within 6 years: (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 62B.420 and 176.275, an action upon a judgment or decree of any court of the United States, or of any state or territory within the United States, or the renewal thereof. (b) An action upon a contract, obligation or liability founded upon an instrument in writing, except those mentioned in the preceding sections of this chapter. 2. Within 4 years: (a) An action on an open account for goods, wares and merchandise sold and delivered. (b) An action for any article charged on an account in a store. (c) An action upon a contract, obligation or liability not founded upon an instrument in writing.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-08 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 553 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Edwards v. Emperor's Garden Restaurant (Nevada Supreme Court 2006, 122 Nev. 317)“…44483, the district court dismissed Edwards’ action under NRS 11.190(4)(b), which requires a party to commen…”
- Petersen v. Bruen (Nevada Supreme Court 1990, 106 Nev. 271)“…the statute of limitations to the facts of Petersen's case. NRS 11.190(4)(e) expressly declares that civil act…”
- Leven v. Frey (Nevada Supreme Court 2007, 123 Nev. 399)“…ent or its renewal must be commenced within six years under NRS 11.190(1)(a); thus a judgment expires by limit…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Nevada Dog Bite Laws: Liability and Victim Rights, Nevada Defamation Laws: Libel & Slander (2026), Motorcycle Accident Laws in Nevada (2026): Deadlines
§ 11.250Disabilities preventing running of statute.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
If a person entitled to bring an action other than for the recovery of real property be, at the time the cause of action accrued, either: 1. Within the age of 18 years; or 2. Insane; or 3. In the custodial care of the State, if placed in such care while less than 18 years of age, except when the person is imprisoned, paroled or on probation, Ê the time of such disability shall not be a part of the time limited for the commencement of the action.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 20 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Turner v. Staggs (Nevada Supreme Court 1973, 89 Nev. 230)“…riod was tolled during the children’s minority by reason of NRS 11.250 which provides that if a person is enti…”
- Butler Ex Rel. Biller v. Bayer (Nevada Supreme Court 2007, 123 Nev. 450)“…However, because Butler’s injuries rendered him “insane,” NRS 11.250 tolled the applicable statute of limita…”
- Parker v. Chrysler Motors Corp. & Reno Dodge, Inc. (Nevada Supreme Court 1972, 88 Nev. 560)“…562 governing wrongful death actions and in view of NRS 11.250 (1) (3) which provides that the period…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Nevada Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability After Foster v. Costco
§ 11.202Actions for damages for injury or wrongful death caused by deficiency in construction of improvements to real property.In force
1. No action may be commenced against the owner, occupier or any person performing or furnishing the design, planning, supervision or observation of construction, or the construction of an improvement to real property more than 10 years after the substantial completion of such an improvement, for the recovery of damages for: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any deficiency in the design, planning, supervision or observation of construction or the construction of such an improvement; (b) Injury to real or personal property caused by any such deficiency; or (c) Injury to or the wrongful death of a person caused by any such deficiency. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an action may be commenced against the owner, occupier or any person performing or furnishing the design, planning, supervision or observation of construction, or the construction of an improvement to real property at any time after the substantial completion of such an improvement, for the recovery of damages for any act of fraud in causing a deficiency in the design, planning, supervision or observation of construction or the construction of such an improvement.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 22 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- G & H Associates v. Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. (Nevada Supreme Court 1997, 113 Nev. 265)“…ects (Claims 11 and 13). 7 *274 NRS 11.202(1) states: 1. An action may be c…”
- Wise v. Bechtel Corp. (Nevada Supreme Court 1988, 104 Nev. 750)“…1983 Nevada Stats. ch. 468, at 1237, included what became NRS 11.202-11.206. 4 Although the dra…”
- Allstate Insurance v. Furgerson (Nevada Supreme Court 1988, 104 Nev. 772)“…gislature revised its “statutes of repose.” 2 (NRS 11.202-206.) The amended NRS 11.204 now grants…”
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§ 11.207Malpractice actions against attorneys and veterinarians.In force
1. An action against an attorney or veterinarian to recover damages for malpractice, whether based on a breach of duty or contract, must be commenced within 4 years after the plaintiff sustains damage or within 2 years after the plaintiff discovers or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered the material facts which constitute the cause of action, whichever occurs earlier. 2. This time limitation is tolled for any period during which the attorney or veterinarian conceals any act, error or omission upon which the action is founded and which is known or through the use of reasonable diligence should have been known to the attorney or veterinarian.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 29 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2023
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Stalk v. Mushkin (Nevada Supreme Court 2009, 125 Nev. 21)“…herefore subject to the statute of limitations contained in NRS 11.207(1). Based on these determinations, we a…”
- K.J.B., Inc. v. Drakulich (Nevada Supreme Court 1991, 107 Nev. 367)“…refore, we will resolve this issue here. Pursuant to NRS 11.207(1), the statute of limitations will not…”
- Moon v. McDonald, Carano & Wilson, L.L.P. (Nevada Supreme Court 2013, 129 Nev. 547)“…acts that constitute the cause of action. NRS 11.207(1). The statutory limitation…”
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§ 11.070No cause of action effectual unless party or predecessor seized or possessed within 5 years.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
No cause of action or defense to an action, founded upon the title to real property, or to rents or to services out of the same, shall be effectual, unless it appears that the person prosecuting the action or making the defense, or under whose title the action is prosecuted or the defense is made, or the ancestor, predecessor, or grantor of such person, was seized or possessed of the premises in question within 5 years before the committing of the act in respect to which said action is prosecuted or defense made.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 40 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2023
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Lanigir v. Arden (Nevada Supreme Court 1966, 82 Nev. 28)“…ossession whether claiming under NRS 11.120, NRS 11.140 and NRS 11.070, or NRS 40.090; O’Banion v. Simpson,…”
- U.S. BANK N.A. v. THUNDER PROPERTIES, INC. (NRAP 5) (Nevada Supreme Court 2022, 2022 NV 3)“…that the quiet title actions addressed in NRS 11.070 or NRS 11.080 are analogous. These prov…”
- Bissell v. College Development Co. (Nevada Supreme Court 1970, 86 Nev. 404)“…atherine Harvey. *407 2. The Statute of Limitations. NRS 11.070 provides: “No cause of action or defe…”
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Also relied on in: Nevada Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
§ 11.080Seisin within 5 years; when necessary in action for real property.In force
No action for the recovery of real property, or for the recovery of the possession thereof other than mining claims, shall be maintained, unless it appears that the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s ancestor, predecessor or grantor was seized or possessed of the premises in question, within 5 years before the commencement thereof.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 34 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2023
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- BERBERICH VS. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (Nevada Supreme Court 2020, 460 P.3d 440)“…n this appeal, we consider whether the action was barred by NRS 11.080 because Berberich had been in possessio…”
- Armstrong v. U.S. Bank Nat'L Ass'N (Nevada Supreme Court 2022)“…t concluded that it was time-barred by NRS 11.080's five-year limitations…”
- U.S. BANK N.A. v. THUNDER PROPERTIES, INC. (NRAP 5) (Nevada Supreme Court 2022, 2022 NV 3)“…title actions addressed in NRS 11.070 or NRS 11.080 are analogous. These provisions…”
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§ 11.215Actions for damages for injury arising from sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of minor; actions involving injury arising from appearance of minor in pornography.In force
1. An action to recover damages for an injury to a person arising from the sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of the plaintiff which occurred when the plaintiff was less than 18 years of age may be commenced against the alleged perpetrator or person convicted of the sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of the plaintiff at any time after the sexual abuse or sexual exploitation occurred. In such an action, if the alleged injury to the plaintiff is the result of a series of two or more acts constituting sexual abuse or sexual exploitation, the plaintiff is not required to identify which specific act in the series of acts caused the alleged injury. 2. An action to recover damages pursuant to NRS 41.1396 may be commenced at any time. 3. An action to recover damages pursuant to NRS 41.13965 must be commenced within 20 years after the plaintiff reaches 18 years of age. 4. As used in this section: (a) “Sexual abuse” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.100. (b) “Sexual exploitation” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.110.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 4 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Frances v. Plaza Pacific Equities, Inc. (Nevada Supreme Court 1993, 109 Nev. 91)“…ithin 2 years: (e) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 11.215, an action to recover damages for injur…”
- Seres v. Lerner (Nevada Supreme Court 2004, 120 Nev. 928)“…the victim may commence any action specified in NRS 11.190, NRS 11.215 or NRS 207.470 upon the felon’s entitle…”
- Lasha v. Cosby (District Court, D. Nevada 2025)“…1, Nevada passed Senate Bill 203 (SB 203), 17 codified at NRS 11.215. This statute “eliminates any limitatio…”
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§ 11.220Action for relief not otherwise provided for.In force
An action for relief, not hereinbefore provided for, must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action shall have accrued, regardless of whether the underlying cause of action is analogous to that of any other cause of action with a statute of limitations expressly prescribed by law.
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Cited in 102 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Oak Grove Investors v. Bell & Gossett Co. (Nevada Supreme Court 1983, 99 Nev. 616)“…11.205 in its opening brief; rather, appellant argued that NRS 11.220 was the relevant statute. Both statutes…”
- Siragusa v. Brown (Nevada Supreme Court 1998, 114 Nev. 1384)“…Civil conspiracy is governed by the catchall provision of NRS 11.220, which provides that an action "must be…”
- Aldabe v. Adams (Nevada Supreme Court 1965, 81 Nev. 280)“…aud (NRS *282 11.190(3) (d)) and conspiracy (NRS 11.220). 1 The contention is made…”
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§ 11.201Actions for common-law wrongful termination of employment.In force
1. An action in tort for common-law wrongful termination of employment must be commenced within 2 years after the date of the termination of employment. 2. The time limitation set forth in subsection 1 is tolled from the date that an administrative complaint relating to the termination of employment is filed with a federal or state agency until 93 days after the conclusion of the administrative proceedings concerning the complaint.
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Cited in 1 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Coombes v. Washoe County School District (District Court, D. Nevada 2024)“…tatute of limitations for 20 wrongful termination claims, NRS 11.201, which would give him more time to file…”
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§ 11.2075Malpractice actions against accountants.In force
1. An action against an accountant or accounting firm to recover damages for malpractice must be commenced within: (a) Two years after the date on which the alleged act, error or omission is discovered or should have been discovered through the use of reasonable diligence; (b) Four years after completion of performance of the service for which the action is brought; or (c) Four years after the date of the initial issuance of the report prepared by the accountant or accounting firm regarding the financial statements or other information, Ê whichever occurs earlier. 2. The time limitation set forth in subsection 1 is tolled for any period during which the accountant or accounting firm conceals the act, error or omission upon which the action is founded and which is known or through the use of reasonable diligence should have been known to the accountant or the firm. 3. As used in this section, “accountant” means a person certified or registered as a public accountant pursuant to chapter 628 of NRS who holds a live permit, as defined in NRS 628.019.
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Cited in 4 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2014
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- ShengdaTech Liquidating Trust v. Hansen (In re Shengdatech, Inc.) (District Court, D. Nevada 2014, 519 B.R. 292)“…te of limitations for the professional malpractice claim is NRS section 11.2075. The statute provides that actions for…”
- Usacm Liquidating Trust v. Deloitte & Touche, LLP (Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 2014, 754 F.3d 645)“…11 U.S.C. § 108(a) to make USACM’s claim timely. 4 Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 11.2075(1) requires that an action against an a…”
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 171: PROCEEDINGS TO COMMITMENT
§ 171.080No statute of limitation for murder, sexual assault arising out of same facts and circumstances as murder or terrorism.In force
There is no limitation of the time within which a prosecution for: 1. Murder, or a sexual assault arising out of the same facts and circumstances as a murder, must be commenced. It may be commenced at any time after the death of the person killed. 2. A violation of NRS 202.445 must be commenced. It may be commenced at any time after the violation is committed.
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Cited in 2 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2022
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- McGee v. Sheriff, Clark County (Nevada Supreme Court 1970, 86 Nev. 421)“…ecution must be commenced within the period of limitations, NRS 171.080-171.100. The subsequent prosecution may…”
- Bradford v. Johnson (District Court, D. Nevada 2022)“…d that no statute of limitations applied to murder. See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 171.080; Exh. 2 at 161–62. NDOC also informed…”
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§ 171.085Limitations for felonies.In force
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 171.080 to 171.084, inclusive, and 171.095, an indictment for: 1. Theft, robbery, burglary, forgery, arson, a violation of NRS 90.570, a violation punishable pursuant to paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 3 of NRS 598.0999 or a violation of NRS 205.377 must be found, or an information or complaint filed, within 4 years after the commission of the offense. 2. Sexual assault must be found, or an information or complaint filed, within 20 years after the commission of the offense. 3. Sex trafficking must be found, or an information or complaint filed, within 6 years after the commission of the offense. 4. Any felony other than the felonies listed in subsections 1, 2 and 3 must be found, or an information or complaint filed, within 3 years after the commission of the offense.
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Cited in 27 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Murphy v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 1994, 110 Nev. 194)“…rs after the commission of the alleged offense. Pursuant to NRS 171.085(2), Murphy argues that the filing of th…”
- Bailey v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 2004, 120 Nev. 406)“…ess with a child under the age of fourteen was a felony. 3 NRS 171.085 (1995) states that, except as provided…”
- Houtz v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 1995, 111 Nev. 457)“…State, 104 Nev. 51, 54 , 752 P.2d 225, 227 (1988). NRS 171.085(2) provides as follows: *460…”
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§ 171.095Limitations for offenses committed in secret manner, offenses constituting sexual abuse or sex trafficking of child and offenses regarding personal identifying information.In force
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 171.082, 171.083 and 171.084: (a) If a felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor is committed in a secret manner, an indictment for the offense must be found, or an information or complaint filed, within the periods of limitation prescribed in NRS 171.085, 171.090 and 624.800 after the discovery of the offense, unless a longer period is allowed by paragraph (b) or (c) or the provisions of NRS 202.885. (b) An indictment must be found, or an information or complaint filed, for any offense constituting sexual abuse of a child as defined in NRS 432B.100 or sex trafficking of a child as defined in NRS 201.300, before the victim is: (1) Thirty-six years old if the victim discovers or reasonably should have discovered that he or she was a victim of the sexual abuse or sex trafficking by the date on which the victim reaches that age; or (2) Forty-three years old if the victim does not discover and reasonably should not have discovered that he or she was a victim of the sexual abuse or sex trafficking by the date on which the victim reaches 36 years of age.
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Cited in 17 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Hubbard v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 1994, 110 Nev. 671)“…s three years after the commission of the offense. However, NRS 171.095 provides that the statute of limitation…”
- State v. Quinn (Nevada Supreme Court 2001, 117 Nev. 709)“…triggering the criminal statute of limitations contained at NRS 171.095(1)(a). We conclude that "discovery" of…”
- Walstrom v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 1988, 104 Nev. 51)“…tolled. NRS 171.085 provides: Except as provided in NRS 171.095, an indictment for: 2. Any other…”
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§ 171.082No limitation for sexual assault if identity of accused person is established by conducting genetic marker analysis of biological specimen and obtaining DNA profile.In force
1. If the identity of a person who is accused of committing a sexual assault is established by conducting a genetic marker analysis of a biological specimen and obtaining a DNA profile, the period of limitation prescribed in NRS 171.085 is removed and there is no limitation of the time within which a prosecution for the sexual assault must be commenced. 2. As used in this section: (a) “Biological specimen” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176.09112. (b) “DNA profile” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176.09115. (c) “Genetic marker analysis” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176.09118.
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§ 171.083No limitation for sexual assault or sex trafficking if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation; effect of disability on period of limitation.In force
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 171.080, if, at any time during the period of limitation prescribed in NRS 171.085 and 171.095, a victim of a sexual assault, a person authorized to act on behalf of a victim of a sexual assault, or a victim of sex trafficking or a person authorized to act on behalf of a victim of sex trafficking, files with a law enforcement officer a written report concerning the sexual assault or sex trafficking, the period of limitation prescribed in NRS 171.085 and 171.095 is removed and there is no limitation of the time within which a prosecution for the sexual assault or sex trafficking must be commenced. 2. If a written report is filed with a law enforcement officer pursuant to subsection 1, the law enforcement officer shall provide a copy of the written report to the victim or the person authorized to act on behalf of the victim.
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Cited in 5 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2021
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- RAMOS (GUSTAVO) v. STATE (Nevada Supreme Court 2021, 499 P.3d 1178)“…n report of the assault with law enforcement, in which case NRS 171.083(1) removed the statute of limitations.…”
- State Vs. Lose (Williams) (Nevada Supreme Court 2021, 485 P.3d 214)“…r" includes "[a] prosecuting attorney." See NRS 171.084(3); NRS 171.083(5).…”
- Mccallister (Donald) Vs. State (Nevada Supreme Court 2020, 477 P.3d 367)“…m never filed a written police report within the meaning of NRS 171.083(1) to remove the limitations period. Th…”
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§ 171.084Limitation for kidnapping or attempted murder extended if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation.In force
1. If, at any time during the period of limitation prescribed in NRS 171.085 and 171.095, a victim of kidnapping or attempted murder, or a person authorized to act on behalf of such a victim, files with a law enforcement officer a written report concerning the offense, the period of limitation prescribed in NRS 171.085 and 171.095 is extended for 5 years. 2. If a written report is filed with a law enforcement officer pursuant to subsection 1, the law enforcement officer shall provide a copy of the written report to the victim or the person authorized to act on behalf of the victim. 3. As used in this section, “law enforcement officer” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 171.083.
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Cited in 1 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2021
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- State Vs. Lose (Williams) (Nevada Supreme Court 2021, 485 P.3d 214)“…ion to the statute-of- limitations period applied. See NRS 171.084(1). The district court disagreed and gr…”
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§ 171.090Limitations for gross and simple misdemeanors.In force
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 171.095, 202.885 and 624.800, an indictment for: 1. A gross misdemeanor must be found, or an information or complaint filed, within 2 years after the commission of the offense. 2. Any other misdemeanor must be found, or an information or complaint filed, within 1 year after the commission of the offense.
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Cited in 13 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State v. Merolla (Nevada Supreme Court 1984, 100 Nev. 461)“…date of commission of the offense, under the provisions of NRS 171.090 then in effect. See Bonnen…”
- State v. Quinn (Nevada Supreme Court 2001, 117 Nev. 709)“…at 227 . [4] See NRS 201.220(1) (1991). [5] See NRS 171.090(1) (1991). [6] (Emphasis added.) In…”
- SENA (CHRISTOPHER) v. STATE (Nevada Supreme Court 2022, 510 P.3d 731)“…of limitations outlined in NRS 171.085 and NRS 171.090 can be tolled, was relevantly…”
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 041A: ACTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
§ 41A.097Limitation of actions; tolling of limitation.In forcecited in 3 of our articles
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, an action for injury or death against a provider of health care may not be commenced more than 4 years after the date of injury or 2 years after the plaintiff discovers or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered the injury, whichever occurs first, for: (a) Injury to or the wrongful death of a person occurring before October 1, 2002, based upon alleged professional negligence of the provider of health care; (b) Injury to or the wrongful death of a person occurring before October 1, 2002, from professional services rendered without consent; or (c) Injury to or the wrongful death of a person occurring before October 1, 2002, from error or omission in practice by the provider of health care.
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Cited in 60 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Massey v. Litton (Nevada Supreme Court 1983, 99 Nev. 723)“…ns as used in the statutory discovery rule for malpractice, NRS 41A.097(1). 3 *726 Resp…”
- Winn v. Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Nevada Supreme Court 2012, 128 Nev. 246)“…ute of limitations governing medical malpractice actions is NRS 41A.097. Subsection 2 of that statute provides…”
- Pack v. LATOURETTE (Nevada Supreme Court 2012, 128 Nev. 264)“…e third-party complaint, arguing that it was time-barred by NRS 41A.097, Nevada’s statute of limitations for me…”
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 041: ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN PARTICULAR CASES CONCERNING PERSONS
§ 41.036Filing tort claim against State with Attorney General; filing tort claim against political subdivision with governing body; review and investigation by Attorney General of tort claim against State; regulations by State Board of Examiners.In forcecited in 6 of our articles
1. Each person who has a claim against the State or any of its agencies arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the Attorney General. 2. Each person who has a claim against any political subdivision of the State arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the governing body of that political subdivision. 3. The filing of a claim in tort against the State or a political subdivision as required by subsections 1 and 2 is not a condition precedent to bringing an action pursuant to NRS 41.031. 4. The Attorney General shall, if authorized by regulations adopted by the State Board of Examiners pursuant to subsection 6, approve, settle or deny each claim that is: (a) Filed pursuant to subsection 1; and (b) Not required to be passed upon by the Legislature. 5. If the Attorney General is not authorized to approve, settle or deny a claim filed pursuant to subsection 1, the Attorney General shall investigate the claim and submit a report of findings to the State Board of Examiners concerning that claim.
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Cited in 27 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Turner v. Staggs (Nevada Supreme Court 1973, 89 Nev. 230)“…erson could bring. It is so mentioned in Nevada’s statutes, NRS 41.036(3) 3 and NRS 11.190(5) (b). 4 In Wi…”
- Williams v. Clark County District Attorney (Nevada Supreme Court 2002, 118 Nev. 473)“…t claims against the state to be brought within six months (NRS 41.036). More importantly, however, we overrul…”
- Rogers v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 1969, 85 Nev. 361)“…The state insists that the phrase “within 6 months” used in NRS 41.036(2) should be construed to require filin…”
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§ 41.1396Action for damages for injury suffered by certain minors depicted in child sexual abuse material; presumed statutory damages; attorney’s fees and costs; protection of victim’s identity; limitation on defenses.In force
1. Any person who, while under the age of 16 years, appeared in any film, photograph or other visual presentation engaging in sexual conduct and who suffered personal or psychological injury as a result may bring an action against any person who, while over the age of 18 years, knowingly and willfully: (a) Promoted the film, photograph or other visual presentation; (b) Possessed the film, photograph or other visual presentation; or (c) Used the Internet to control the film, photograph or other visual presentation, with the specific intent to view the film, photograph or other visual presentation. 2. A plaintiff who prevails in an action brought pursuant to this section may recover the plaintiff’s actual damages, which shall be deemed to be at least $150,000, plus attorney’s fees and costs. 3. A plaintiff may request to use a pseudonym instead of the plaintiff’s name in all court proceedings and records related to an action brought pursuant to this section. Upon notification that a plaintiff has requested to use a pseudonym, the court shall ensure that the pseudonym is used in all court proceedings and records.
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Cited in 2 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- BURNS (GREGORY) v. DIST. CT. (DOE) (CIVIL) (Nevada Supreme Court 2026, 142 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 8)“…sed throughout the proceedings and records. NRS 41.1396(3). Similarly, victims of sexual off…”
- S.C. v. Hilton Franchise Holding LLC (District Court, D. Nevada 2024)“…4 1. Personal injury from sex trafficking under NRS § 41.13965 5 S.C. brings a claim under N…”
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§ 41.13965Action involving plaintiff who is victim of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; judgment of conviction of perpetrator is conclusive evidence of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; liability of person who benefits from sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; treble damages; exception from liability for certain establishments.In force
1. If a plaintiff is the victim of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation, a person has been convicted of a crime arising out of such sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of the plaintiff and the plaintiff commences a civil action against a person other than the person convicted of the crime, then the judgment of conviction of the person convicted of the crime is conclusive evidence in the civil action that the person convicted of the crime sexually abused or sexually exploited the plaintiff. 2. A person is liable to a plaintiff for damages if the person knowingly benefits, financially or by receiving anything of tangible value, from participation in a venture which that person knew or should have known has engaged in sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of another person. 3. A person who is liable to a plaintiff under subsection 2 and who knowingly participated in and gained a benefit from or covered up the sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of the plaintiff is liable to the plaintiff for treble damages.
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§ 41.031Waiver applies to State and its political subdivisions; naming State as defendant; service of process; State does not waive immunity conferred by Eleventh Amendment.In forcecited in 5 of our articles
1. The State of Nevada hereby waives its immunity from liability and action and hereby consents to have its liability determined in accordance with the same rules of law as are applied to civil actions against natural persons and corporations, except as otherwise provided in NRS 41.032 to 41.038, inclusive, 485.318, subsection 3 and any statute which expressly provides for governmental immunity, if the claimant complies with the limitations of NRS 41.010 or the limitations of NRS 41.032 to 41.036, inclusive. The State of Nevada further waives the immunity from liability and action of all political subdivisions of the State, and their liability must be determined in the same manner, except as otherwise provided in NRS 41.032 to 41.038, inclusive, subsection 3 and any statute which expressly provides for governmental immunity, if the claimant complies with the limitations of NRS 41.032 to 41.036, inclusive.
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Cited in 275 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Turner v. Staggs (Nevada Supreme Court 1973, 89 Nev. 230)“…claim pursuant to NRS 244.245 and NRS 244.250. 3 See also, NRS 41.031 and NRS 41.036. On August 25, 1971, the…”
- Martinez v. Maruszczak (Nevada Supreme Court 2007, 123 Nev. 433)“…lity and waiver of immunity by a sovereign [as reflected in NRS 41.031(1)]. The governmental-proprietary test…”
- Falline v. GNLV CORP. (Nevada Supreme Court 1991, 107 Nev. 1004)“…as provided in NRS 278.0233 no action may be brought under NRS 41.031 or against an immune contractor or an o…”
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 104: UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE—ORIGINAL ARTICLES
§ 104.2725Statute of limitations in contracts for sale.In force
1. An action for breach of any contract for sale must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action has accrued. By the original agreement the parties may reduce the period of limitation to not less than 1 year but may not extend it. 2. A cause of action accrues when the breach occurs, regardless of the aggrieved party’s lack of knowledge of the breach. A breach of warranty occurs when tender of delivery is made, except that where a warranty explicitly extends to future performance of the goods and discovery of the breach must await the time of such performance the cause of action accrues when the breach is or should have been discovered. 3. Where an action commenced within the time limited by subsection 1 is so terminated as to leave available a remedy by another action for the same breach such other action may be commenced after the expiration of the time limited and within 6 months after the termination of the first action unless the termination resulted from voluntary discontinuance or from dismissal for failure or neglect to prosecute.
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Cited in 8 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Hiles Co. v. Johnston Pump Co. of Pasadena (Nevada Supreme Court 1977, 93 Nev. 73)“…in its answer that the statute of limitations set forth in NRS 104.2725 precluded the action and no privity of…”
- GOLDEN GATE/S.E.T. RETAIL OF NEV., LLC v. MODERN WELDING CO. OF CALIFORNIA, INC. (Nevada Supreme Court 2025, 141 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 12)“…rns of breach of an irnplied warranty under NRS 104.2725(2). SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA…”
- Mobile Discount Corp. v. Price (Nevada Supreme Court 1983, 99 Nev. 19)“…of the aggrieved party’s lack of knowledge of the breach.” NRS 104.2725. Nevertheless, appellant contends that…”
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This article also draws on these acts and chapters (opening at their first section): Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 104: UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE—ORIGINAL ARTICLES § 104.1101 (Short titles.) · Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 217: AID TO CERTAIN VICTIMS OF CRIME § 217.005 (Dissemination of information describing benefits available pursuant to this chapter.) · Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 041: ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN PARTICULAR CASES CONCERNING PERSONS § 41.010 (Commencement of action; service of summons upon State Controller.) · Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 041A: ACTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE § 41A.003 (Definitions.) · Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 011: LIMITATION OF ACTIONS § 11.010 (Commencement of civil actions.) · Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 171: PROCEEDINGS TO COMMITMENT § 171.010 (Jurisdiction of offense committed in State.)
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- NRS Chapter 11 - Limitation of Actions(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- NRS Chapter 171 - Proceedings to Commitment (Criminal Limitations)(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- NRS Chapter 41A - Actions for Professional Negligence(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- NRS Chapter 41 - Actions Concerning Persons (Government Claims)(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- NRS Chapter 104 - Uniform Commercial Code (Sale of Goods)(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- NRS Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- NRS 11.201 - Actions for common-law wrongful termination of employment(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 11.202 - Actions for damages caused by deficiency in construction of improvements to real property (10-year repose)(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 11.2075 - Malpractice actions against accountants(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 11.250 - Disabilities preventing running of statute(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 171.095 - Limitations for offenses committed in secret manner and offenses constituting sexual abuse or sex trafficking of a child(leg.state.nv.us)