Nevada Revised Statutes 31.330 – Answer of garnishee; reply of plaintiff by affidavit
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If the garnishee answers as required by the writ, the plaintiff may, within 20 days after the expiration of the time allowed for the filing of such answer, reply to the whole or any part thereof by an affidavit traversing the same; the plaintiff may also in the plaintiff’s reply allege any matters which would charge the garnishee with liability according to the provisions of this chapter, and such affidavit may be upon information and belief. If the plaintiff fails to reply within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff shall be deemed to have accepted the answer of the garnishee as true, and judgment may be entered accordingly.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 31.330
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.