Nevada Supreme Court

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nevada Supreme Court Opinion on Water Rights Forfeiture

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed a State Engineer's decision to declare water rights forfeited for Egger Enterprises, LLC, due to non-beneficial use. The court found the State Engineer did not abuse his discretion in denying a second extension request.

Stuckey v. Apex Materials, LLC - Nevada Supreme Court Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion in Stuckey v. Apex Materials, LLC, concerning a dispute over prevailing wages under NRS 338.020. The court affirmed a lower court's order granting a motion to dismiss a putative class action seeking the difference between wages paid and amounts allegedly due under the statute.