NV-COURTS

Friedlander v. Tamarack Junction Race & Sports Book - Gaming Wager Dispute

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed a Gaming Control Board decision regarding a dispute over sports wager payouts. The court held that the establishment's house rules, if properly noticed, govern the terms of wagers, even if they limit odds compared to full track payouts. This ruling impacts how gaming establishments must provide notice of their rules to patrons.

Estate of Ulvang Civil - Nevada Supreme Court Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed a district court order determining that a decedent's living first cousins are the sole heirs to his estate, excluding first cousins once removed. The court held that NRS 134.070 mandates a per capita distribution without representation.

Austin v. State - Home Invasion Conviction Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Nevada affirmed a conviction for home invasion, ruling that an attached garage is considered part of a "dwelling" under state law. The court found sufficient evidence that the appellant forcibly entered an attached garage without permission, constituting home invasion.

Vegas Aqua, LLC v. Jupitor Corp. - Nevada Supreme Court Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Vegas Aqua, LLC v. Jupitor Corp. The court vacated and remanded the lower court's judgment, clarifying the roles of short trial judges and district court judges in adjudicating objections to proposed judgments and post-judgment motions.

Matadamas-Serrano v. State - Criminal Appeal

The Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Matadamas-Serrano (Ruben) v. State. The case is identified by docket number 88527 and citation 142 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 20. This is a published court opinion.

Gill v. Gill - Child Custody Jurisdiction Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court filed an opinion in Gill v. Gill, clarifying jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The court reversed a lower court's denial of child custody and support, finding that Nevada had home state jurisdiction despite an ongoing Canadian custody action.

Gill v. Gill - Child Custody Case

The Nevada Supreme Court reversed and remanded a lower court's decision that denied a father's motion for child custody and support due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court clarified the application of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) in cases involving foreign proceedings.

Matadamas-Serrano v. State - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Ruben Matadamas-Serrano for first-degree murder and burglary. The court found no reversible error in the trial proceedings, including claims of Batson error, Confrontation Clause violations, and evidentiary errors.

Vegas Aqua LLC v. Jupitor Corp. - Nevada Supreme Court Civil Case

The Nevada Supreme Court vacated and remanded a district court judgment in the case of Vegas Aqua, LLC v. Jupitor Corp. The court held that a short trial judge exceeded their authority by adjudicating objections to proposed judgments and subsequent post-judgment motions.

Hall v. Warden - Criminal Case Opinion

The Court of Appeals of Nevada issued an opinion in Hall v. Warden (Docket No. 90152-COA) on December 23, 2025. The court addressed whether recent legislative changes to NRS Chapter 34 operate as a mandatory procedural bar for postconviction habeas corpus petitions challenging the computation of time served.