“Malice” and “maliciously” import an evil intent, wish or design to vex, annoy or injure another person. Malice may be inferred from an act done in willful disregard of the rights of another, or an act wrongfully done without just cause or excuse, or an act or omission of duty betraying a willful disregard of social duty.
NRS 193.0175
“Malice” and “maliciously” defined
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Ewish v. State (1994)
Most recently applied in STATE VS. DIST. CT. (RADONSKI, (DAVID)) (April 2020)
[Part 1911 C&P § 29; RL § 6294; NCL § 9978]—(NRS A 1973, 355; 1983, 815; 1985, 510)
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Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.