Except as limited by this section, in other actions in the district court, part or all of the prevailing party’s costs may be allowed and may be apportioned between the parties, or on the same or adverse sides. If, in the judgment of the court, the plaintiff believes he or she was justified in bringing the action in the district court, and the plaintiff recovers at least $700 in money or damages, or personal property of that value, the court may allow the plaintiff part or all of his or her costs.
NRS 18.050
Discretion of court in allowing costs
Applied in 8 court decisions — leading case J.A. Jones Construction Co. v. Wilmington Trust Co. (2006)
Most recently applied in GOLIGHTLY & VANNAH, PLLC VS. TJ ALLEN, LLC (June 2016)
[1911 CPA § 438; RL § 5380; NCL § 8927]—(NRS A 1977, 775; 1979, 1726; 1981, 174, 470)
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