This writ shall be issued in all cases where there is not a plain, speedy and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law. It shall be issued upon affidavit, on the application of the party beneficially interested.
NRS 34.170
Writ to issue when no plain, speedy and adequate remedy in law
Applied in 290 court decisions — leading case International Game Technology, Inc. v. Second Judicial District Court (2008)
Most recently applied in 142 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 13 - CITY OF RENO v. DIST. CT. (CONRAD) (CIVIL) (February 2026)
[1911 CPA § 754; RL § 5696; NCL § 9243]
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