Nevada Revised Statutes 35.240 – Penalty for refusal to obey order of court
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Any person who, without good reason, refuses to obey an order of the court, as provided in this chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a contempt of court, and shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $5,000, and imprisoned in the county jail until the person complies with the order, and shall be further liable for the damages resulting to any other person on account of the person’s refusal to obey such order.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 35.240
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- 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