Nevada Revised Statutes
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 17.255 (2026)
Intentional tort bars right to contribution
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NRS 17.255 Intentional tort bars right to contribution. There is no right of contribution in favor of
any tortfeasor who has intentionally caused or contributed to the injury or
wrongful death.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1303)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2000–2021 · leading case: Evans v. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., 5 P.3d 1043 (Nev. 2000).
Evans v. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., 5 P.3d 1043 (Nev. 2000). “245(1) seems to mandate some of the credit sought by Dean Witter and applied by the district court, NRS 17.255 specifically provides that no right of contribution exists in favor of any tortfeasor who has intentionally caused or contributed to the injury sustained.”
Detwiler Vs. Dist. Ct. (baker Boyer Nat'l Bank), 2021 NV 18 (Nev. 2021). “See NRS 17.255; NRS 41.141(5)(b); Cafe Moda LLC v.”
Goldenberg v. Woodard C/W 58151 (Nev. 2014). “225(2) ("The right of contribution exists only in• favor of a tortfeasor who has paid more than his or her equitable share of the common liability.”
Goldenberg v. Woodard C/W 58151 (Nev. 2014). “225(2) ("The right of contribution exists only in• favor of a tortfeasor who has paid more than his or her equitable share of the common liability.”
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