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litigation privilege in Nevada

9 Nevada opinions name it 1 courts 1991–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nevada courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Neville v. CHUDACOFFgreen
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018The Neville court thereafter analyzed cases construing the scope of the litigation privilege because the litigation privilege and section 425.16(e)(2)"serve similar policy interests," in that both "protect the right of litigants to the utmost freedom of access to the courts without the fear of being harassed subsequently by derivative tort actions." 73 Cal.Rptr.3d at 388-89 (internal quotation marks and alterations omitted).

2018The Neville court thereafter analyzed cases construing the scope of the litigation privilege because the litigation privilege and section 425.16(e)(2) "serve similar policy interests," in that both "protect the right of litigants to the utmost freedom of access to the courts without the fear of being harassed subsequently by derivative tort actions." 73 Cal. Rptr. 3d at 388-89 (internal quotation marks and alterations omitted).

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Old Aztec Mine, Inc. v. Browngreen
nev · 1981 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Old Aztec Mine, Inc. v. Brown, 97 Nev. 49, 52, 623 P.2d 981, 983 (1981) ("A point not urged in the trial court . . . is deemed to have been waived and will not be considered on appeal."). 4If UAIC wanted to challenge the validity of a judgment, it could have timely intervened before judgment to become a proper party to the litigation to challenge it under NRCP 60.

2020See Old Aztec Mine, Inc. v. Brown, 97 Nev. 49, 52, 623 P.2d 981, 983 (1981) ("A point not urged in the trial court . . . is deemed to have been waived and will not be considered on appeal."). 4If UAIC wanted to challenge the validity of a judgment, it could have timely intervened before judgment to become a proper party to the litigation to challenge it under NRCP 60.

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Buchanan v. Leonardgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2012 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Kolar v. Donahue, McIntosh & Hammerton, 52 Cal. Rptr. 3d 712, 719 (Ct. App. 2006); Buchanan v. Leonard, 52 A.3d 1064, 1070 (N.J.

2014Kolar v. Donahue, McIntosh & Hammerton, 52 Cal. Rptr. 3d 712, 719 (Ct. App. 2006); Buchanan v. Leonard, 52 A.3d 1064, 1070 (N.J.

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Hugel v. Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes & Lerach, LLPgreen
ca1 · 1999 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See O'Neil v. Cunningham, 173 Cal. Rptr. 422 (Ct. App. 1981) (applying a California statute to bar a client's defamation action against his attorney); Hugel v. Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes, & Lerach, LLP, 175 F.3d 14, 17 (1st Cir. 1999) (applying New Hampshire Law and concluding that the litigation privilege barred "legal malpractice claims").

2014See O'Neil v. Cunningham, 173 Cal. Rptr. 422 (Ct. App. 1981) (applying a California statute to bar a client's defamation action against his attorney); Hugel v. Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes, & Lerach, LLP, 175 F.3d 14, 17 (1st Cir. 1999) (applying New Hampshire Law and concluding that the litigation privilege barred "legal malpractice claims").

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Kolar v. Donahue, McIntosh & Hammertongreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Kolar v. Donahue, McIntosh & Hammerton, 52 Cal. Rptr. 3d 712, 719 (Ct. App. 2006); Buchanan v. Leonard, 52 A.3d 1064, 1070 (N.J.

2014Kolar v. Donahue, McIntosh & Hammerton, 52 Cal. Rptr. 3d 712, 719 (Ct. App. 2006); Buchanan v. Leonard, 52 A.3d 1064, 1070 (N.J.

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Circus Circus Hotels, Inc. v. Witherspoongreen
nev · 1983 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Fink v. Oshins, 118 Nev. 428, 432-33 , 49 P.3d 640, 643 (2002) (quoting Circus Circus Hotels v. Witherspoon, 99 Nev. 56, 60 , 657 P.2d 101, 104 (1983)).

2014Fink v. Oshins, 118 Nev. 428, 432-33 , 49 P.3d 640, 643 (2002) (quoting Circus Circus Hotels v. Witherspoon, 99 Nev. 56, 60 , 657 P.2d 101, 104 (1983)).

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O'NEIL v. Cunninghamgreen
calctapp · 1981 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See O'Neil v. Cunningham, 173 Cal. Rptr. 422 (Ct. App. 1981) (applying a California statute to bar a client's defamation action against his attorney); Hugel v. Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes, & Lerach, LLP, 175 F.3d 14, 17 (1st Cir. 1999) (applying New Hampshire Law and concluding that the litigation privilege barred "legal malpractice claims").

2014See O'Neil v. Cunningham, 173 Cal. Rptr. 422 (Ct. App. 1981) (applying a California statute to bar a client's defamation action against his attorney); Hugel v. Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes, & Lerach, LLP, 175 F.3d 14, 17 (1st Cir. 1999) (applying New Hampshire Law and concluding that the litigation privilege barred "legal malpractice claims").

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Fink v. Oshinsgreen
nev · 2002 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Fink v. Oshins, 118 Nev. 428, 432-33 , 49 P.3d 640, 643 (2002) (quoting Circus Circus Hotels v. Witherspoon, 99 Nev. 56, 60 , 657 P.2d 101, 104 (1983)).

2014Fink v. Oshins, 118 Nev. 428, 432-33 , 49 P.3d 640, 643 (2002) (quoting Circus Circus Hotels v. Witherspoon, 99 Nev. 56, 60 , 657 P.2d 101, 104 (1983)).

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Hawkins v. Harrisgreen
nj · 1995 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Ct. App. 1984) (providing that there can be no civil action for slanderous statements made during the course of an action and the remedies for such slander "are left to the discipline of the courts, the bar association, and the state); Hawkins v. Harris, 661 A.2d 284, 288 (N.J. 1995) ("Although the public policy served by the absolute privilege immunizes the defamer from a civil damage action, the privilege does not protect against professional discipline for an attorney's unethical conduct."); Kirschstein v. Haynes, 788 P.2d 941, 950 (Okla. 1990) (recognizing that the litigation privilege may

2021Ct. App. 1984) (providing that there can be no civil action for slanderous statements made during the course of an action and the remedies for such slander "are left to the discipline of the courts, the bar association, and the state); Hawkins v. Harris, 661 A.2d 284, 288 (N.J. 1995) ("Although the public policy served by the absolute privilege immunizes the defamer from a civil damage action, the privilege does not protect against professional discipline for an attorney's unethical conduct."); Kirschstein v. Haynes, 788 P.2d 941, 950 (Okla. 1990) (recognizing that the litigation privilege may

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Kirschstein v. Haynesgreen
okla · 1990 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Ct. App. 1984) (providing that there can be no civil action for slanderous statements made during the course of an action and the remedies for such slander "are left to the discipline of the courts, the bar association, and the state); Hawkins v. Harris, 661 A.2d 284, 288 (N.J. 1995) ("Although the public policy served by the absolute privilege immunizes the defamer from a civil damage action, the privilege does not protect against professional discipline for an attorney's unethical conduct."); Kirschstein v. Haynes, 788 P.2d 941, 950 (Okla. 1990) (recognizing that the litigation privilege may

2021Ct. App. 1984) (providing that there can be no civil action for slanderous statements made during the course of an action and the remedies for such slander "are left to the discipline of the courts, the bar association, and the state); Hawkins v. Harris, 661 A.2d 284, 288 (N.J. 1995) ("Although the public policy served by the absolute privilege immunizes the defamer from a civil damage action, the privilege does not protect against professional discipline for an attorney's unethical conduct."); Kirschstein v. Haynes, 788 P.2d 941, 950 (Okla. 1990) (recognizing that the litigation privilege may

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nevada. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
DANI v. MILLER green
okla · 2016
2 sentences

2021Ct. App. 1984) (providing that there can be no civil action for slanderous statements made during the course of an action and the remedies for such slander "are left to the discipline of the courts, the bar association, and the state); Hawkins v. Harris, 661 A.2d 284, 288 (N.J. 1995) ("Although the public policy served by the absolute privilege immunizes the defamer from a civil damage action, the privilege does not protect against professional discipline for an attorney's unethical conduct."); Kirschstein v. Haynes, 788 P.2d 941, 950 (Okla. 1990) (recognizing that the litigation privilege may

2021Ct. App. 1984) (providing that there can be no civil action for slanderous statements made during the course of an action and the remedies for such slander "are left to the discipline of the courts, the bar association, and the state); Hawkins v. Harris, 661 A.2d 284, 288 (N.J. 1995) ("Although the public policy served by the absolute privilege immunizes the defamer from a civil damage action, the privilege does not protect against professional discipline for an attorney's unethical conduct."); Kirschstein v. Haynes, 788 P.2d 941, 950 (Okla. 1990) (recognizing that the litigation privilege may

12021–2021
Sawyer v. Sugarless Shops, Inc. green
nev · 1990
2 sentences

1991Cf. Sawyer v. Sugarless Shops, 106 Nev. 265 , 792 P.2d 14 (1990) (granting summary judgment was improper when there were conflicting affidavits, some doubt of operative facts, and no discovery had yet been conducted).

1991Cf. Sawyer v. Sugarless Shops, 106 Nev. 265 , 792 P.2d 14 (1990) (granting summary judgment was improper when there were conflicting affidavits, some doubt of operative facts, and no discovery had yet been conducted).

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.637 (3) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.660 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 761 (1893–2026) CO 168 (1990–2026) TX 71 (1986–2025) NJ 58 (1984–2026) VT 54 (1992–2026) PA 47 (1982–2022) NY 47 (1875–2026) FL 43 (1981–2026) CT 39 (1986–2026) IL 32 (1917–2025) WV 24 (1915–2025) MA 22 (1956–2026) OH 17 (1924–2026) AZ 17 (2000–2025) WA 15 (1940–2026) HI 13 (2003–2026) MI 12 (1957–2023) IN 11 (1923–2019) MD 11 (1965–2024) TN 11 (2001–2026) DC 10 (1985–2023) NC 10 (1987–2021) KY 10 (1992–2026) NV 9 (1991–2021) AK 9 (1980–2025) ID 9 (2010–2024) OR 8 (2016–2025) MO 8 (1988–2022) MS 8 (1917–2019) DE 8 (2000–2026) VA 6 (1983–2003) GA 6 (1972–2011) UT 6 (1935–2013) LA 6 (1966–2022) WI 6 (1994–2025) KS 5 (1930–2024) ME 4 (2014–2024) RI 4 (1982–2025) AL 4 (1931–1994) ND 4 (1981–1990) IA 3 (2015–2023) OK 3 (1999–2022) MN 2 (1985–2019) AR 2 (1952–1957) WY 2 (1928–1930) NM 2 (2016–2016) NH 2 (1855–1985)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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