Nevada Revised Statutes
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178.478 (2026)
Motions; affidavits
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NRS 178.478 Motions; affidavits.
1. A written motion, other than one which may be heard ex parte, and notice of the hearing thereof must be served not later than 5 days before the time specified for the hearing unless a different period is fixed by rule or order of the court. For cause shown such an order may be made on ex parte application.
2. When a motion is supported by affidavit, the affidavit must be served with the motion; and opposing affidavits may be served not less than 1 day before the hearing unless the court permits them to be served at a later time.
3. A certificate of service must accompany each motion filed.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1451; A 1991, 303)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 1990–1990 · leading case: Sheriff, Nye Cnty. v. Davis, 787 P.2d 1241 (Nev. 1990).
Sheriff, Nye Cnty. v. Davis, 787 P.2d 1241 (Nev. 1990). “Supreme Court Rule 174 prohibits ex parte communications between a lawyer and a judge.”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178.478(1): 1 case
Sheriff, Nye Cnty. v. Davis, 787 P.2d 1241 (Nev. 1990). “Supreme Court Rule 174 prohibits ex parte communications between a lawyer and a judge.”
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