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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.020 (2026)

Cases in which costs allowed prevailing party

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NRS 18.020  Cases in which costs allowed prevailing party.  Costs must be allowed of course to the prevailing party against any adverse party against whom judgment is rendered, in the following cases:

      1.  In an action for the recovery of real property or a possessory right thereto.

      2.  In an action to recover the possession of personal property, where the value of the property amounts to more than $2,500. The value must be determined by the jury, court or master by whom the action is tried.

      3.  In an action for the recovery of money or damages, where the plaintiff seeks to recover more than $2,500.

      4.  In a special proceeding, except a special proceeding conducted pursuant to NRS 306.040.

      5.  In an action which involves the title or boundaries of real estate, or the legality of any tax, impost, assessment, toll or municipal fine, including the costs accrued in the action if originally commenced in a Justice Court.

      [1911 CPA § 435; RL § 5377; NCL § 8924]—(NRS A 1969, 435; 1977, 774; 1979, 65, 1725; 1981, 470; 1985, 1503, 1622; 1995, 2793)

     

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 145 cases (40 in the last 5 years), 1970–2025 · leading case: U.S. Design & Constr. Corp. v. Int'l Bhd. of Elec. Workers, Local 357, 50 P.3d 170 (Nev. 2002).
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U.S. Design & Constr. Corp. v. Int'l Bhd. of Elec. Workers, Local 357, 50 P.3d 170 (Nev. 2002). · cites it 7× “010(2)(a) and for costs pursuant to NRS 18.020. The district court awarded the Trustees $20,248.”
145 East Harmon II Tr. Vs. the Residences at Mgm Grand-tower a Owners' Ass'n, 2020 NV 14 (Nev. 2020). · cites it 12× “010(2) and NRS 18.020 allow a "prevailing party" to recover attorney fees and costs, respectively, in certain circumstances.”
Bower v. Harrah's Laughlin, Inc., 215 P.3d 709 (Nev. 2009). · cites it 4× “It also awarded Harrah’s a portion of its costs under NRS 18.020 as the prevailing party. Appellants argue that the district court abused its discretion by awarding Harrah’s attorney fees and costs.”
Schwartz v. Est. of Greenspun, 881 P.2d 638 (Nev. 1994). · cites it 6× “115 and NRS 18.020. This appeal ensued. DISCUSSION On appeal, Schwartz assigns error to the district court's order excluding his expert witness and awarding attorney's fees and costs to Greenspun.”
Roe v. Roe, 535 P.3d 274 (Nev. 2023). · cites it 6× “To the extent NRS 18.020 influenced the court's decision, COURT OF APPEALS OF NEVADA 33 (th IW713 42irp the award of costs is also unsupportable due to the lack of findings.”
Foley v. Kennedy, 885 P.2d 583 (Nev. 1994). · cites it 9× “2d 1067, 1070 (1985) (costs are mandatory to the prevailing party in an action falling *1304 under NRS 18.020). Since Sparks ultimately prevailed against Citizens in their effort to effectuate her recall, the issue concerning her entitlement to costs involves a determination as…”
Casun Invest, A.G. v. Michael Ponder, 119 F.4th 637 (9th Cir. 2024). · cites it 7× “The Nevada cost statute contains an express statutory mandate entitling prevailing parties to costs, made by the Nevada Legislature and recognized by the Nevada Supreme Court. See WPH Architecture, Inc.”
N. Nev. Homes, LLC v. GL Constr., Inc., 422 P.3d 1234 (Nev. 2018). · cites it 5× “010 and NRS 18.020 NNH argues that the district court abused its discretion by determining that GL was the prevailing party under NRS 18.”
Albios v. Horizon Communities, Inc., 132 P.3d 1022 (Nev. 2006). · cites it 2× “Under NRS 18.020, the prevailing party in an action alleging more than $2,500 in damages is entitled to recover all costs as a matter of right.”
Flamingo Realty, Inc. v. Midwest Dev., Inc., 879 P.2d 69 (Nev. 1994). · cites it 4× “[5] NRS 18.020 provides in pertinent part: Costs must be allowed of course to the prevailing party against any adverse party against whom judgment is rendered, in the following cases: 3.”
Kahn v. Morse & Mowbray, 117 P.3d 227 (Nev. 2005). · cites it 2× “Byrd and Morse & Mowbray moved for costs and attorney fees under NRS 18.020 and NRS 18.110, arguing that the complaint was brought without reasonable grounds.”
Semenza v. Caughlin Crafted Homes, 901 P.2d 684 (Nev. 1995). · cites it 3× “Referring to the homeowners’ motion to pass prevailing defendants’ costs through to the losing defendants, this court stated: Judgment was entered against [the three losing defendants] in favor of Homeowners; therefore, Homeowners prevailed against these defendants.”
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— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.020(1) — 3 cases
Roe v. Roe, 535 P.3d 274 (Nev. 2023). “To the extent NRS 18.020 influenced the court's decision, COURT OF APPEALS OF NEVADA 33 (th IW713 42irp the award of costs is also unsupportable due to the lack of findings.”
Nat'L Gold Mining Corp. Vs. Hygrade Gold Co. Ltd. C/W 78984 (Nev. 2021).
Nat'L Gold Mining Corp. Vs. Hygrade Gold Co. Ltd. C/W 78984 (Nev. 2021).
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.020(2)(b) — 1 case
Semenza v. Caughlin Crafted Homes, 901 P.2d 684 (Nev. 1995). “Referring to the homeowners’ motion to pass prevailing defendants’ costs through to the losing defendants, this court stated: Judgment was entered against [the three losing defendants] in favor of Homeowners; therefore, Homeowners prevailed against these defendants.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.020(3) — 51 cases
Schwartz v. Est. of Greenspun, 881 P.2d 638 (Nev. 1994). “115 and NRS 18.020. This appeal ensued. DISCUSSION On appeal, Schwartz assigns error to the district court's order excluding his expert witness and awarding attorney's fees and costs to Greenspun.”
Bower v. Harrah's Laughlin, Inc., 215 P.3d 709 (Nev. 2009). “It also awarded Harrah’s a portion of its costs under NRS 18.020 as the prevailing party. Appellants argue that the district court abused its discretion by awarding Harrah’s attorney fees and costs.”
U.S. Design & Constr. Corp. v. Int'l Bhd. of Elec. Workers, Local 357, 50 P.3d 170 (Nev. 2002). “010(2)(a) and for costs pursuant to NRS 18.020. The district court awarded the Trustees $20,248.”
Nat'l Union Fire Ins. v. Pratt & Whitney Canada, Inc., 815 P.2d 601 (Nev. 1991).
Albios v. Horizon Communities, Inc., 132 P.3d 1022 (Nev. 2006). “Under NRS 18.020, the prevailing party in an action alleging more than $2,500 in damages is entitled to recover all costs as a matter of right.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.020(4) — 11 cases
Foley v. Kennedy, 885 P.2d 583 (Nev. 1994). “2d 1067, 1070 (1985) (costs are mandatory to the prevailing party in an action falling *1304 under NRS 18.020). Since Sparks ultimately prevailed against Citizens in their effort to effectuate her recall, the issue concerning her entitlement to costs involves a determination as…”
Hardison v. Carmany, 504 P.2d 1 (Nev. 1972).
Gavin v. Rhoden, 625 P.2d 571 (Nev. 1981).
Mead v. State Dep't of Health, Welfare & Rehab., Servs. to the Blind Divison, 532 P.2d 611 (Nev. 1975).
Shahrokhi v. Burrow C/W 82245 (Nev. 2022).
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.020(l) — 1 case
Foley v. Kennedy, 885 P.2d 583 (Nev. 1994). “2d 1067, 1070 (1985) (costs are mandatory to the prevailing party in an action falling *1304 under NRS 18.020). Since Sparks ultimately prevailed against Citizens in their effort to effectuate her recall, the issue concerning her entitlement to costs involves a determination as…”
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