Declaration of Complaint

DECLARATION OF COMPLAINT
IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF SPARKS TOWNSHIP

COUNTY OF WASHOE, STATE OF NEVADA
Plaintiff(s)
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Defendant(s)
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I, Insert Name declare, either upon knowledge or information and belief, that defendant(s) owe(s) the plaintiff(s) $ insert amount, plus court costs, for the following reason(s):
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I further declare that I have demanded payment of the above; that the defendant(s) refuse(s) to pay the amount.
I further declare that pursuant to NRS 73.010, this action shall be heard in the Sparks Township, County of Washoe, State of Nevada, because:

Defendant(s) is/are a resident in the Sparks Township at the time the cause of action arose or at the time this complaint is filed;
Defendant(s) does/do business in the Sparks Township at the time the cause of action arose or at the time this complaint is filed;
Defendant(s) is/are employed in the Sparks Township at the time the cause of action arose or at this time this complaint is filed;

This case involves injury to person or property, and Sparks Township is where the injury was committed; or
This case involves a contract to perform an obligation, and the obligation is or was supposed to be performed in the Sparks Township.

Pursuant to NRS 53.045, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Dated   Plaintiff Signature
IMPORTANT
- Arrive 15 minutes before your mediation starts and check in with the Civil Department.
- Plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) must each bring all exhibits (papers, pictures, etc to your mediation.
- Failure to appear at this Mediation may result in the entry of a default judgment against the defendant.
- Please review “Other Important Information” on next page.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. NON-APPEARANCE: This is an Order of the Court to Appear for Mediation in an action filed in the Sparks Township Small Claims Court. If a defendant fails to appear for Mediation, Default Judgment may be entered against you in the amount plaintiff claimed, plus costs. If a plaintiff fails to appear for Mediation, this case will be dismissed.

2. SETTLEMENT: The parties may communicate prior to the Mediation to make an out-of-court settlement. Contact the Sparks Justice Court’s Civil Department for information and available forms.

3. DEFENSES: If defendant wants to contest plaintiff’s claim, defendant must appear at the Sparks Justice Court for Mediation with all exhibits needed to establish a defense.

4. EXHIBITS: The parties must bring to the Mediation, an original and two copies of all exhibits (documents, photographs, papers, etc that you intend to ask the Court to review. Exhibits should be arranged chronologically and individually numbered if possible. You will provide one copy to the opposing party, one copy to the Court for filing, and you will keep one copy for yourself.

5. COUNTERCLAIMS: If defendant believes (A) the plaintiff owes you money, or (B) plaintiff’s claim should be reduced that plaintiff owes you, you may want to file a counterclaim. Counterclaims should be filed and served at least 7 calendar days prior to the mediation date. Forms can be found on the Sparks Justice Court Website.

6. UNSUCCESSFUL MEDIATION: If the Mediation is not successful, the Court will schedule this case for a future hearing date in front of a judge. The parties will file their exhibits with the Court at that time.

7. EXEMPTIONS: If a defendant is seeking exemption from Mediation, a written motion must be filed within 10 calendar days after being served with this Declaration and Order. The motion must be served to the plaintiff and a completed certificate of service must also be filed with the Court.

8. COURT INFORMATION: Please contact the Sparks Justice Court’s Civil Department at 775-353-7600, Ext. 3, with any questions.
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DECLARATION OF COMPLAINT

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION