1.  Subject to subsection 2, a Canadian judgment registered under NRS 17.925 has the same effect provided in NRS 17.780 for a judgment a court determines to be entitled to recognition.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 17.930

  • Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor

2.  A Canadian judgment registered under NRS 17.925 may not be enforced by sale or other disposition of property, or by seizure of property or garnishment, until 31 days after notice under NRS 17.935 of registration is served. The court for cause may provide for a shorter or longer time. This subsection does not preclude use of relief available under law of this State other than NRS 17.900 to 17.955, inclusive, to prevent dissipation, disposition or removal of property.

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