Civil actions can only be commenced within the periods prescribed in this chapter, after the cause of action shall have accrued, except where a different limitation is prescribed by statute.
NRS 11.010
Commencement of civil actions
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Dredge Corporation v. Wells Cargo, Inc. (1964)
Most recently applied in U.S. BANK N.A. v. THUNDER PROPERTIES, INC. (NRAP 5) (February 2022)
[1911 CPA § 4; RL § 4946; NCL § 8503]
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