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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. Upon petition by a party:
(a) The court shall give preference in setting a date for the trial of an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive; and
(b) The court may assign an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, to a senior judge.
2. If the action is assigned to a senior judge upon petition by a party:
(a) Any additional expenses caused by the assignment must be borne equally by each party involved; or
(b) The judge may distribute any additional expenses among the parties as the judge deems appropriate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 3. Remedies; Special Actions and Proceedings § 40.689. Preference given to action; action may be assigned to senior judge; assessment of additional expenses - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-3-remedies-special-actions-and-proceedings/nv-rev-st-40-689/
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