# Henderson JCR 3: Rule 3 . Definitions of words and terms. In these rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:

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## Section

- **Citation:** Henderson JCR 3
- **Heading:** Rule 3 . Definitions of words and terms. In these rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Nevada Court Rules / Local Rules of Practice for the Justice Court of Henderson Township / Rule 3

## Text

(a) “Case” shall include and apply to any and all actions, proceedings, and other court matters, however designated. (b) “Clerk” means the clerk of the justice court. (c) “Court” means the justice court. (d) “Party,” “petitioner,” “applicant,” “claimant,” “plaintiff,” “defendant,” or any other designation of a party to any action or proceeding, case, or other court matter shall include and apply to such party’s attorney of record. (e) “Person” shall include and apply to corporations, firms, associations and all other entities, as well as natural persons. (f) “Shall” is mandatory, and “may” is permissive. (g) The past, present, and future tenses shall each include the others; the masculine, feminine, and neuter genders shall each include the others; and the singular and plural numbers shall each include the other. (h) “Paper” shall include all paper and electronic filings.

## Nearby sections

- [Henderson JCR 2 Rule 2 . Application of rules. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, and unless specifically provided otherwise in these rules, the Justice Court Rules of Henderson Township apply to all proceedings filed in the Henderson Township Justice Court except the following:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R2.md)
- [Henderson JCR 3 Rule 3 . Definitions of words and terms. In these rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R3.md)
- [Henderson JCR 6 Rule 6 . Use and construction of the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R6.md)
- [Henderson JCR 6.5 Rule 6.5 . Chief judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R6_5.md)
- [Henderson JCR 6.6 Rule 6.6 . Customer service hours. All matters shall be set in the office of the clerk of the court where the case is filed. The office shall be open for that purpose from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with the following exceptions:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R6_6.md)
- [Henderson JCR 8 Rule 8 . Duties of marshal. During the time the court remains in session, the marshal shall:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R8.md)
- [Henderson JCR 9 Rule 9 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records, and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R9.md)
- [Henderson JCR 10 Rule 10 . Form of pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R10.md)
- [Henderson JCR 10.5 Rule 10.5 . Amending pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R10_5.md)
- [Henderson JCR 11 Rule 11 . Motions: Procedure for making motions; affidavits and unsworn declarations; renewal and rehearing of motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R11.md)
- [Henderson JCR 12 Rule 12 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits or unsworn declarations; counter-affidavits and counterunsworn-declarations; argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R12.md)
- [Henderson JCR 13 Rule 13 . Extension or shortening of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R13.md)
- [Henderson JCR 14 Rule 14 . Trial, hearing of cause, proceeding, motion entered into by one judge prevents action by another judge unless requested; only judge having charge of cause may grant further time to plead, act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R14.md)
- [Henderson JCR 18 Rule 18 . Interrogatories and admissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R18.md)

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