Nev. Rev. Stat. § 123.121

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 123.121 - Segregation of damage awards when spouses sue jointly

When spouses sue jointly, any damages awarded shall be segregated as follows:

1. If the action is for personal injuries, damages assessed for:
(a) Personal injuries and pain and suffering, to the injured spouse as his or her separate property.
(b) Loss of comfort and society, to the spouse who suffers such loss.
(c) Loss of services and hospital and medical expenses, to the spouses as community property.
2. If the action is for injury to property, damages shall be awarded according to the character of the injured property. Damages to separate property shall be awarded to the spouse owning such property, and damages to community property shall be awarded to the spouses as community property.

NRS 123.121

Added to NRS by 1975, 558; A 2017, 762
Amended by 2017, Ch. 167,§17, eff. 7/1/2017.
Added to NRS by 1975, 558