# Nev. Rural JCR 2: Rule 2 . 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_RURAL_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rural JCR 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2 . 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 Rural Justice Courts in the State of Nevada / Rule 2

## Text

1. “Case” shall include and apply to any and all actions, proceedings, and other court matters, however designated. 2. “Clerk” means the clerk of the justice court. 3. “Court” means the justice court. 4. “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. 5. “Person” shall include and apply to corporations, firms, associations, and all other entities, as well as natural persons. 6. “Shall” is mandatory, and “may” is permissive. 7. 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

- [Nev. Rural JCR 2 Rule 2 . 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_RURAL_R2.md)
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- [Nev. Rural JCR 7 Rule 7 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records, and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R7.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 9 Rule 9 . Motions: Procedure for making motions; affidavits; renewal, rehearing of motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R9.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 10 Rule 10 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits; counter-affidavits; argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R10.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 12 Rule 12 . Withdrawal or change of counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R12.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 17 Rule 17 . Sanctions for noncompliance. If a party or an attorney fails, refuses, or neglects to comply with these rules, the Supreme Court Rules, the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure, the orders of the court, or any other statutory requirements, the court may, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, impose any and all sanctions authorized by statute or rule, including but not limited to the following:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R17.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 18 Rule 18 . Release and detention pending judicial proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R18.md)

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