NRS 28.010 – Definitions.

As used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 28.020 to 28.130, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500; 1989, 699)

NRS 28.020 – “Affinity” defined.

“Affinity” when applied to the marriage relation signifies the connection existing in consequence of marriage between each of the married persons and the blood relatives of the other. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.025 – “Defendant” defined.

“Defendant” includes a party against whom a counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party complaint is filed. (Added to NRS by 1989, 699)

NRS 28.030 – “Month” defined.

“Month” means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.040 – “Oath” defined.

“Oath” includes affirmation or declaration. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.050 – “Personal property” defined.

“Personal property” includes money, goods, chattels, things in action and evidences of debt. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.055 – “Plaintiff” defined.

“Plaintiff” includes a party who files a counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party complaint. (Added to NRS by 1989, 699)

NRS 28.060 – “Process” defined.

“Process” signifies a writ or summons in the course of judicial proceedings. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.070 – “Property” defined.

“Property” includes both real and personal property. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.080 – “Real property” defined.

“Real property” is coextensive with lands, tenements and hereditaments. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.090 – “State” defined.

“State,” when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.100 – “United States” defined.

“United States” may include the District of Columbia and territories or insular possessions. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.110 – “Will” defined.

“Will” includes codicil. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.120 – “Writ” defined.

“Writ” signifies an order or precept in writing issued in the name of the State or of a court or judicial officer. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.130 – “Writing” defined.

“Writing” includes printing and typewriting. [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.140 – Interpretation.

As used in this title, every mode of oral statement, under oath or affirmation, is embraced by the term “testify,” and every written one by the term “depose.” [1911 CPA § 533; RL § 5475; NCL § 9022]—(NRS A 1977, 182; 1985, 500)

NRS 28.150 – Signature by mark.

As used in this title, signature or subscription includes mark, when the person cannot write, his or her name being written near it by a person who writes his or her own name as a witness; but when a signature is by mark it must, in order that it may be acknowledged or may serve […]