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Nevada Jury Instructions: Wrongful Death; Personal Representative As Plaintiff; Special Damage And Penalties

Posted on October 17, 2024 By Jay Young No Comments on Nevada Jury Instructions: Wrongful Death; Personal Representative As Plaintiff; Special Damage And Penalties

WRONGFUL DEATH; PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AS PLAINTIFF; SPECIAL DAMAGE AND PENALTIES Plaintiff__________________________ is the personal representative of ________________________ , deceased. If, under the court’s instructions, you find that plaintiff____________ is entitled to a verdict against the defendant, you must then award him damages in an amount that will reasonably compensate the estate for any special damages,…

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Nevada Jury Instructions: Punitive Damages; Recovery And Measure

Posted on October 17, 2024 By Jay Young No Comments on Nevada Jury Instructions: Punitive Damages; Recovery And Measure

PUNITIVE DAMAGES; RECOVERY AND MEASURE  If you find that plaintiff suffered damage as a [proximate] [legal] result of the conduct of the defendant, and upon which conduct you base a finding of liability, you may then consider whether you should award punitive or exemplary damages against defendant [________________________ only], for the sake of example and…

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Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Order 22-08 (Administrative Order Regarding Deposition Behavior)

Posted on February 4, 2024December 3, 2024 By Jay Young No Comments on Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Order 22-08 (Administrative Order Regarding Deposition Behavior)

In 2022, Commissioner Erin Truman and I were alarmed by the number of deposition disputes in our court that could have been resolved with some good mentoring. Rather than teaching from the bench by merely sanctioning bad behavior, we decided to memorialize existing law regarding deposition behavior of counsel and witnesses in an order to set…

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EasterSeals Nevada Acquires Toys 4 Smiles to Benefit Patients and Families — Jay Young Joins EasterSeals Board of Directors

Posted on March 2, 2018February 16, 2024 By Jay Young

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 02, 2018   EASTERSEALS NEVADA ACQUIRES TOYS 4 SMILES TO BENEFIT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES   Celebrated local non-profit becomes permanent program at Easterseals Nevada LAS VEGAS – In an effort to expand its reach and create occupational opportunities for adults with disabilities, Easterseals Nevada has acquired Toys 4 Smiles, a local…

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Nevada Litigation Resources

Posted on July 20, 2017April 6, 2026 By Jay Young No Comments on Nevada Litigation Resources
Nevada Litigation Resources

I am a Nevada business mediator, arbitrator, and special master with over 30 years of experience litigating thousands of disputes as a litigator, arbitrator, Judge, Judge Pro Tem, and Special Master. This Litigation Toolbox is designed to assist those involved in litigation in Nevada state or federal courts to navigate the process involved in any Nevada civil litigation, including under the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. My aim is for this Toolbox to be a knowledge resource center for litigants and advocates, and for those trying to understand the process better.  Please feel free to reach out to me if there are resources that should be added to this Toolbox.

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Jay Young | Retired Las Vegas, Nevada Judge | Mediator | Arbitrator | Special Master
Jay Young

Hon. Jay Young (Ret.) is a retired judicial officer with decades of experience presiding over complex civil litigation matters. Following a distinguished career on the bench, Judge Young now serves as a mediator, arbitrator, and court‑appointed special master, and discovery referee.  Judge Young brings a disciplined, impartial, and results‑oriented approach to dispute resolution. Judge Young is based in Nevada and accepts appointments statewide and nationally, subject to agreement or court order. He can be reached at 855.777.4557 or info@armadr.com

Known for judicial temperament, analytical rigor, and practical problem‑solving, Judge Young assists litigants and counsel in resolving high‑stakes disputes efficiently and with integrity and employing best practices. He is recognized by U.S. News and World Report’s publication Best Lawyers as Arbitration Lawyer of the Year.

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Nevada Causes of Action

Posted on July 12, 2017April 6, 2026 By Jay Young No Comments on Nevada Causes of Action

NEVADA CAUSES OF ACTION, ELEMENTS OF CLAIMS, REMEDIES, THEORIES OF LIABILITY, AND DEFENSES

Nevada Causes of Action book by Jay Young – Guide to Drafting and Answering a Complaint. This Litigator’s Guide contains the elements of over 175 causes of action, together with remedies and defenses. Get your copy today at Amazon.

I am a Nevada arbitrator, and mediator with experience litigating thousands of disputes as an advocate, arbitrator, Judge Pro Tem, and Special Master.  I hope these Nevada Causes of Action, containing the elements of each claim, are helpful to you.

These posts do not constitute legal counsel.  This site does not guarantee or warrant that the information contained on its pages is accurate or current, and affirmatively states that it is not intended to provide you with legal advice regarding your circumstances. You should consult an attorney before relying on any information contained herein.  These posts represent what I call “quick and dirty” resources on claims, remedies, and defenses.  They should be the beginning, not the completion of your research and understanding on any of these topics.  Plus, the law is always evolving, so make sure that the cases and statutes referenced are current law.  Best wishes to you.

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Abuse of Process
Abuse/Exploitation of Elderly
Accord and Satisfaction
Account Stated
Accounting, a Remedy
Agent, Negligence of
Aiding and Abetting
Aiding and Abetting Another’s Breach of a Fiduciary Duty
Alter Ego; Piercing the Corporate Veil
Anticipatory Repudiation
Appointment Of A Receiver
Appropriation of the Name or Likeness of Another; Invasion of Privacy
Assault
Attorney Fees, Pleading as Special Damages

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Jay Young | Retired Las Vegas, Nevada Judge | Mediator | Arbitrator | Special Master
Jay Young

Hon. Jay Young (Ret.) is a retired judicial officer with decades of experience presiding over complex civil litigation matters. Following a distinguished career on the bench, Judge Young now serves as a mediator, arbitrator, and court‑appointed special master, and discovery referee.  Judge Young brings a disciplined, impartial, and results‑oriented approach to dispute resolution. Judge Young is based in Nevada and accepts appointments statewide and nationally, subject to agreement or court order. He can be reached at 855.777.4557 or info@armadr.com

Known for judicial temperament, analytical rigor, and practical problem‑solving, Judge Young assists litigants and counsel in resolving high‑stakes disputes efficiently and with integrity and employing best practices. He is recognized by U.S. News and World Report’s publication Best Lawyers as Arbitration Lawyer of the Year.

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Las Vegas, Nevada Top Arbitrator

Posted on May 7, 2017February 5, 2024 By Jay Young No Comments on Las Vegas, Nevada Top Arbitrator

Jay Young is a top arbitrator in Las Vegas, Nevada.  ADR Certified since 1994.  Additional 40 hour certification and graduate of Pepperdine Law’s Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution’s  “Advanced Mediation: Skills and Techniques” program.  Jay is a Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Judge (mediator), a Judge Pro Tem, a Special Master and Advanced Resolution Management.  Contact him at (855) 777-4476….

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Nevada Jury Instructions: Libel; Elements

Posted on February 23, 2017October 17, 2024 By Jay Young No Comments on Nevada Jury Instructions: Libel; Elements

LIBEL; ELEMENTS In order to establish a claim of libel, the plaintiff must prove the following elements: That the defendant made a false and defamatory written or printed communication concerning the plaintiff. That the communication was published to a third party; That the defendant either knew the communication was false and that it defamed the…

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Nevada Jury Instructions: Libel/Slander Introductory Instruction; Multiple Legal Theories

Posted on February 23, 2017October 17, 2024 By Jay Young No Comments on Nevada Jury Instructions: Libel/Slander Introductory Instruction; Multiple Legal Theories

INTRODUCTORY INSTRUCTION; MULTIPLE LEGAL THEORIES The plaintiff seeks to establish liability on one or more of       different legal bases. One of the plaintiff’s claims is based upon [libel] [slander]. I will now instruct on the law relating to this claim. NEV. J.I. 8.01 Jay Young Hon. Jay Young (Ret.) is a retired judicial officer with…

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Nevada Jury Instructions: Libel/Slander Introductory Instruction; Single Legal Theory

Posted on February 23, 2017October 17, 2024 By Jay Young No Comments on Nevada Jury Instructions: Libel/Slander Introductory Instruction; Single Legal Theory

INTRODUCTORY INSTRUCTION; SINGLE LEGAL THEORY The plaintiff seeks to establish a claim of [libel] [slander]. I will now instruct on the law relating to this claim. NEV. J.I. 8.00 Jay Young Hon. Jay Young (Ret.) is a retired judicial officer with decades of experience presiding over complex civil litigation matters. Following a distinguished career on…

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