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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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 3. Remedies; Special Actions and Proceedings § 35.240. Penalty for refusal to obey order of court - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-3-remedies-special-actions-and-proceedings/nv-rev-st-35-240/
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