Statutory Interpretation
38 groups with Nevada opinions1937–2026
- Statutory Interpretation Principles and Rules758 opinions · 1970–2026Interpreting statutes by plain meaning unless ambiguous · Statutory interpretation and the plain meaning rule · Interpreting statutes in harmony with other rules
- Statutory construction; Statutory interpretation; Statutes546 opinions · 1975–2026Reviewing statutory interpretation and legal conclusions de novo · Review of writs and statutory interpretation standards · Reviewing de novo statutory construction and writ petitions
- Legislative Intent and Construction499 opinions · 1952–2026Determining statutory interpretation and legislative intent · Interpreting ambiguous survival statutes and legislative intent · Statutory interpretation principles and legislative intent
- Statutory; Language; Meaning378 opinions · 1976–2026Statutory interpretation requiring coherent reading of all parts · Interpreting statutory language and avoiding absurd results · Interpreting statutory language using expressio unius est exclusio alterius
- Lenity and Stare Decisis in Construction174 opinions · 1976–2026Interpreting court rules and statutory meaning · Determining scope of state statute construction · Interpreting statutory language regarding exceptional circumstances
- Mandatory vs. Discretionary Statutory Language136 opinions · 1970–2026Interpreting mandatory nature of statutory language · Interpreting statutory language: shall versus may · Distinguishing mandatory from directory statutory provisions
- Extrinsic Aids to Legislative Intent133 opinions · 1986–2026Presumption of legislative knowledge of existing statutes · Not filling legislative omissions by conjecture · Interpreting legislative intent regarding prosecutorial discretion
- Statutory Retroactivity and Application117 opinions · 1970–2024Presumption of prospective application of statutes · Determining legislative intent for retroactive statute application · Statutory construction and retroactivity of remedies
- Statutory Interpretation of Criminal Law91 opinions · 1975–2025Interpreting statutory ambiguity regarding sentencing provisions · Interpreting statutory terms regarding intoxication and DUI · Interpreting ambiguous penal statutes liberally in favor of accused
- License; Suspension; Revocation60 opinions · 1973–2023Determining strict versus substantial statutory compliance · Effect of criminal record sealing on license revocation · Irreparable harm from license revocation justifies stay
- Retroactive; Retroactivity; Law47 opinions · 1987–2023Considering factors for applying legal decisions prospectively · Reexamining clear break exception to rule retroactivity · Retroactive application of federal law in civil cases
- Statutory; Language; Intent43 opinions · 1968–2025Interpreting mandatory statutory language regarding complaint dismissal · Defining covered claims under the NIGA Act · Determining legislative intent regarding statutory fault language
- Municipal Law and Local Government Powers40 opinions · 1940–2025Interpreting statutory requirements for constructional defect notice · Interpreting nevada statute using uniform law and commentary · Analyzing federal statute requirements for property acquisition
- Meetings; Open; Executive session34 opinions · 1986–2025Harmonizing statutory provisions regarding closed session meetings · Determining when open meetings act does not apply · Requiring adequate notice under open meeting laws
- Statutory Time Limits and Deadlines26 opinions · 2005–2025Statutory time extensions are not jurisdictional · Requiring strict compliance with statutory judgment renewal procedures · Strict construction of statutory time and manner requirements
- Tax; Willfulness; Willful failure24 opinions · 1988–2026Interpreting tax statute omissions as intentional · Determining proper notification for tax payment failure · Distinguishing willful failure to pay from tax evasion
- Statutory Interpretation and Meaning23 opinions · 2000–2024Interpreting statutory ambiguity and its effect on law · Interpreting statutory meaning when words are repeated · Distinguishing between two legal terms
- Statutory Interpretation Methodology22 opinions · 1992–2019Interpreting statutory language and legislative intent
- Ejusdem generis; Meaning; Word19 opinions · 1990–2023Interpreting rules based on plain language · Presuming language variation indicates meaning variation · Explaining the rule of ejusdem generis and noscitur a sociis
- Tax; Statutory; Construction18 opinions · 1980–2014Taxpayer burden requirement for tax refund recovery · Construing tax statutes in favor of taxpayer · Interpreting constitutional and statutory meaning of income
- Taxation Law and Exemptions18 opinions · 1972–2026Strict construction of tax exemptions requires clear intent · Presumption of use for out-of-state sales tax exemption · Affirming sales tax assessment on credit transactions
- Real Property Valuation Principles and Methods18 opinions · 1973–2021Determining fair market value for property ownership · Determining highest and best use for property value · Excluding depreciation from condemned property value
- Death; Statutory; Estate18 opinions · 2002–2025Determining family relationship under statutory liability · Statutory interpretation and estate recovery policy · Inheritance of statute of limitations by personal representative
- Value; Valuation; Market17 opinions · 1973–2017Assessor's unique method for property value adjustment · Justifying property sales below market value · Determining reasonably equivalent value in tax sales
- Vehicle; Driving; License16 opinions · 1937–2023Legislature authorizing DUI treatment program provisions · Rational basis for prohibiting driving while intoxicated · Pardon of motor vehicle offense does not restore license
- Tax; Property; Income14 opinions · 1983–2022Scope and effect of property exemptions under statute · Donor's gift not subject to repayment or reclamation · Revisiting inadequacy of bid in tax sale challenges
- Tax; Assessment; Burden12 opinions · 1991–2021Determining statute as reasonable assessment versus tax · Agency expertise in resolving fact-based tax issues · Distinguishing taxes from penalties under statute
- Depletion; Tax; Debt12 opinions · 1970–2016Interpreting bad-debt relief under state tax statute · Redefining taxable income under alternative tax computation method · Interpreting overpayment to mean excess payment due
- Statutory Interpretation and Legislative History11 opinions · 1983–2022Interpreting statutory language through legislative history · Evaluating legislative history as evidence of congressional intent · Interpreting legislative silence in statutory construction
- Property value; Testimony property; Valuation7 opinions · 1984–2021Defining fair market value and admitting relevant evidence · Owner's ability to testify regarding property value · Permitting property owner testimony on property value
- Criminal Record Expungement and Bail Forfeiture Law7 opinions · 2003–2017Reaffirming statute of limitations for bail bond forfeitures · Analyzing statutory language regarding expungement after pardon · Pardon not granting automatic right to record expunction
- Tax; Evasion; Fraud7 opinions · 1978–2015Evaluating circumstantial evidence and willfulness in tax cases · Inferring tax evasion intent from conduct · Establishing tax deficiency for criminal evasion
- Business and Income Tax Deductions6 opinions · 2016–2021Defining special deductions and taxable income under federal code · Determining substantial completion of improvements for taxation
- Wildlife; Hunting; Animals5 opinions · 1985–2015Distinguishing statutory provisions regarding animal trespass and liens · Holding on the zone of danger rule's objective nature · Limiting property rights in animal ownership under police power
- Determining transaction integration under substance-over-form doctrine · Structuring transactions to avoid built-in gain tax liability · Tax avoidance through corporate reorganization under revenue act
- Defining gross income and exempting social security benefits · Determining state taxation of foreign corporation net income · Legislative intent regarding unitary business apportionment
- Determining liability for tax penalties and interest · Defining earnings for mandatory legal withholdings
- Determining systematic nature of property assessment discrimination
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