A person claiming to be entitled to a public office, except the office of Assemblyman, Assemblywoman or State Senator, unlawfully held and exercised by another may, by himself or herself or by an attorney and counselor at law, bring an action therefor in the name of the State, as provided in this chapter. On filing the complaint, such person shall enter into an undertaking with two sufficient sureties, to be approved by the judge, or any judge of the court in which the action is brought, conditioned that such person will pay any judgment for costs or damages recovered against the person, and all costs and expenses incurred in the prosecution of the action, which undertaking shall be filed with the clerk of the court.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 35.050

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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
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