Legal Opinion

Fischmann v. City of Henderson

Nevada Supreme Court

Decided December 6, 1976No. 8433PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

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2Per curiam

The complaint in this action alleged negligence by the City of Henderson in the maintenance and operation of its sewer system. From the granting of the City’s motion for summary judgment, plaintiffs appeal.

The question is whether NRS 41.031, which generally abrogates governmental immunity, does except therefrom the right to bring suit against a political subdivision of Nevada in such a case.

There is no genuine issue of material fact. Flooding occurred in the appellants’ home on September 14, 1974. After being informed of this, the Sewer and Water Department of the City of Henderson…

3Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Williams v. City of North Las VegasNevada Supreme Court · 1975

4Cited by3 opinions

  1. Crucil v. Carson CityNevada Supreme Court · 1979
  2. Schroeder v. Ely City Municipal Water DepartmentNevada Supreme Court · 1996
  3. Van Meter v. City of WellsDistrict Court, D. Nevada · 2013

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