OPINION SILVER , J. Appellant Jonathan Quisano pleaded guilty, pursuant to Alford, to voluntary manslaughter and child abuse, neglect, or endangerment with substantial bodily harm. During the pendency of this case, the Clark County District Attorney's office maintained a discovery policy that provided for disclosure of all discovery to the defense. After entry of Quisano's guilty plea, but before sentencing, the State obtained an affidavit relevant to Quisano's case but did not...
OPINION By the Court, GIBBONS , C.J. : These are consolidated appeals from a district court order dismissing an action with prejudice for want of prosecution and a post-judgment award of attorney fees and costs. Under the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure and the court's inherent authority, a district court may dismiss an action for want of prosecution. NRCP 41(e); Moore v. Cherry, 90 Nev. 390, 393, 528 P.2d 1018 , 1020 (1974). In this opinion, we address whether the district court...
OPINION By the Court, GIBBONS , C.J. : This case involves the foreclosure of a mechanic's lien and a breach of contract claim relating to work performed on a residence. At issue here is whether the district court properly granted summary judgment on both claims based on its conclusion that respondent Innovative Home Systems, LLC (IHS) did not need a license to perform the work it bid and completed on appellant Timothy Tom's residence. We also address the district court's award of...
OPINION By the Court, SILVER , J. : Appellant Jonathan Quisano pleaded guilty, pursuant to Alford, to voluntary manslaughter and child abuse, neglect, or endangerment with substantial bodily harm. During the pendency of this case, the Clark County District Attorney's office maintained a discovery policy that provided for disclosure of all discovery to the defense. After entry of Quisano's guilty plea, but before sentencing, the State obtained an affidavit relevant to Quisano's case but...
