Indemnity is an agreement to compensate another party for loss or damage. In Nevada, a party is entitled to full indemnity when it is subject to liability which, as between itself and another party, the other should bear. In re City Center Constr. Litigation, 2011 WL 5847207 (Nev. 2001), Otak Nevada, LLC v. Eighth Judicial Dist. Ct.; 260 P.3d 408 (Nev. 2011); Reyburn Lawn & Landscape Designers, Inc. v. Plaster Dev. Co., Inc., 255 P.3d 268 (Nev. 2011); Black & Decker (US) v. Essex Group, 105 Nev. 344, 775 P.2d 698, 699 (1989).
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
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