# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.010: Commencement of civil actions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C11_S11.010

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.010
- **Heading:** Commencement of civil actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 11.010

## Text

Civil actions can only be commenced within the periods prescribed in this chapter, after the cause of action shall have accrued, except where a different limitation is prescribed by statute.

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