Foster v. Dingwall

*60OPINION

By the Court,

Hardesty, J.:

In this opinion, we address two main issues. First, we consider whether an order to strike appellants’ pleadings was a proper discovery sanction in this case. Second, we address the burden of proof that a party must satisfy at an NRCP 55(b) prove-up hearing to establish damages, following the entry of default.

Because we conclude that appellants’ conduct during discovery was repetitive, abusive, and recalcitrant, we uphold the district court’s decision to strike the pleadings and enter default. We clarify that after an entry of default, at an NRCP 55(b)(2)…