How Do You File A Motion To Have A Judgment Vacated In Nevada Civil Court?
Civil lawsuits in Nevada must follow the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. Nevada’s civil procedure rules, modeled after the federal rules of civil procedure, explain how to serve legal documents, how to conduct discovery and how to challenge judgments (among other things). In rare circumstances, typically involving fraud or newly discovered evidence (which could not have been found during trial), parties can file a motion to vacate a judgment. Read Rule 60 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule sets forth six specific grounds for relieving a party from a judgment; the facts and circumstances of your case must fit into one of these six categories. Draft the motion to vacate the judgment. In the motion, list the names of the parties and describe the lawsuit that gave rise to the judgment you are attempting to vacate. In the motion, cite Nevada Civil Procedure Rule 60 and explain which circumstance entitles you to relief from judgment. Sign the motion pursuant to Nevada Civil P
