In this chapter, unless otherwise expressly stated:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 101.020

  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.

1.  ’Obligation’ includes a liability in tort.

2.  ’Obligee’ includes a person having a right based on a tort.

3.  ’Obligor’ includes a person liable for a tort.