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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.