A copy of the account, in an action instituted under NRS 227.240, made out and certified by the State Controller, with his or her official seal affixed thereto, shall be sufficient evidence to support an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for the amount or balance stated therein to be due, without proof of the signature or official character of the State Controller, subject, however, to the right of the defendant to plead and give in evidence, as in other actions, all such matters as shall be legal and proper for the defendant’s defense or discharge.
[10:43:1866; B § 2817; BH § 1816; C § 1964; RL § 4163; NCL § 7355]