# NLVJCR 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_NLV_R3

## Section

- **Citation:** NLVJCR 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 North 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. (h) “Paper” shall include all papers and electronic filing.

## Nearby sections

- [NLVJCR 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 North Las Vegas Township apply to all proceedings filed in the North Las Vegas Township except the following:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R2.md)
- [NLVJCR 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_NLV_R3.md)
- [NLVJCR 6 Rule 6 . Use and construction of the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R6.md)
- [NLVJCR 6.5 Rule 6 .5. Chief judge and court administrator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R6_5.md)
- [NLVJCR 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with the following exceptions:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R6_6.md)
- [NLVJCR 8 Rule 8 . Duties of bailiff. During the time the court remains in session, the bailiff shall:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R8.md)
- [NLVJCR 9 Rule 9 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R9.md)
- [NLVJCR 10 Rule 10 . Form of pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R10.md)
- [NLVJCR 10.5 Rule 10.5 . Amending pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R10_5.md)
- [NLVJCR 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_NLV_R11.md)
- [NLVJCR 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_NLV_R12.md)
- [NLVJCR 13 Rule 13 . Extension or shortening of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R13.md)
- [NLVJCR 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_NLV_R14.md)
- [NLVJCR 18 Rule 18 . Interrogatories and admissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_NLV_R18.md)

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