Nevada Revised Statutes 361.690 – Entry of default and final judgment on failure of defendant to appear
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1. If, on the return day named in the summons, the personal defendant fails to appear and answer the complaint, his or her default may be entered and final judgment entered by the clerk, as in other civil cases, for the amount of taxes with penalties and costs as provided by law.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 361.690
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
2. If, upon the return day, no person appears and answers for the real estate and improvements thereon, or for the improvements when assessed separately, then the default of the real estate and improvements thereon, or of the improvements when assessed separately, and of all owners of or claimants to the same, known or unknown, may be entered and final judgment rendered as in other civil cases.