# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.020: Cases in which costs allowed prevailing party

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.020
- **Heading:** Cases in which costs allowed prevailing party
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.020

## Text

Costs must be allowed of course to the prevailing party against any adverse party against whom judgment is rendered, in the following cases:

1. In an action for the recovery of real property or a possessory right thereto.

2. In an action to recover the possession of personal property, where the value of the property amounts to more than $2,500. The value must be determined by the jury, court or master by whom the action is tried.

3. In an action for the recovery of money or damages, where the plaintiff seeks to recover more than $2,500.

4. In a special proceeding, except a special proceeding conducted pursuant to NRS 306.040 .

5. In an action which involves the title or boundaries of real estate, or the legality of any tax, impost, assessment, toll or municipal fine, including the costs accrued in the action if originally commenced in a Justice Court.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.005 “Costs” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.005.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.010 Award of attorney's fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.015 Lien for attorney's fees: Amount; perfection; enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.015.md)
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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.025 Court not to refuse to award attorney's fees or costs solely because public officer or agency is prevailing party](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.030 Costs and disbursements in actions where defendants might have been joined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.050 Discretion of court in allowing costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.050.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.060 Costs of appeal to Court of Appeals or Supreme Court; discretion of court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.060.md)
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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.080 Effect of tender in action for recovery of money](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.080.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.090 Costs in actions by or against executors and trustees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.090.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.110 Verified memorandum of costs: Filing and service; witness' and clerk's fee; retaxing and settling costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.110.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.120 Interest and costs must be included by clerk in judgment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.120.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 18.130 When plaintiff may be required to secure costs; affidavits of sureties; dismissal of action if undertaking not filed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T2_C18_S18.130.md)

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