Stilwell v. City of N. Las Vegas C/W 59736
Nevada Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
Stilwell moved the district court for his attorney fees and court costs, citing NRS 176.115, 1 which reads in full as follows: 1. In all cases of criminal prosecution where the defendant is not found guilty, the court may require the complainant, if it appears that the prosecution was malicious or without probable cause, to pay the costs of the action, or to give security to pay the same within 30 days. 2. If the complainant does not comply with the order of the court, judgment may be entered against the complainant for the amount thereof. 3. Such judgments may be enforced and appealed from…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Waugh v. CasazzaNevada Supreme Court · 1969
- Chapman v. City of RenoNevada Supreme Court · 1969
- Tripp v. City of SparksNevada Supreme Court · 1976
- Blackburn v. State of NevadaNevada Supreme Court · 2013
- City of Las Vegas v. CarverNevada Supreme Court · 1976