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

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R3

## Section

- **Citation:** LV Twp. 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 / Justice Court Rules of Las Vegas 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, associates 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.

## Nearby sections

- [LV Twp. JCR 2 Rule 2 . Application of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R2.md)
- [LV Twp. 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_LVTOWNSHIP_R3.md)
- [LV Twp. JCR 6 Rule 6 . Use and construction of the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R6.md)
- [LV Twp. JCR 6.5 Rule 6.5 . Chief judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R6_5.md)
- [LV Twp. 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 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R6_6.md)
- [LV Twp. JCR 6.8 Rule 6.8 . Hearing masters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R6_8.md)
- [LV Twp. 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_LVTOWNSHIP_R8.md)
- [LV Twp. JCR 9 Rule 9 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R9.md)
- [LV Twp. JCR 10 Rule 10 . Form of pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R10.md)
- [LV Twp. JCR 10.5 Rule 10.5 . Amending pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R10_5.md)
- [LV Twp. JCR 11 Rule 11 . Motions: Procedure for making motions; affidavits and unsworn declarations; renewal, rehearing of motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R11.md)
- [LV Twp. JCR 12 Rule 12 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits or unsworn declarations; counter-affidavits and counter-unsworn-declarations; argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R12.md)
- [LV Twp. JCR 13 Rule 13 . Extension or shortening of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R13.md)
- [LV Twp. 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_LVTOWNSHIP_R14.md)

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