Preference given to action; action may be assigned to senior judge; assessment of additional expenses.

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1. Upon petition by a party:

(a) The court shall give preference in setting a date for the trial of an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive; and

(b) The court may assign an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, to a senior judge.

2. If the action is assigned to a senior judge upon petition by a party:

(a) Any additional expenses caused by the assignment must be borne equally by each party involved; or

(b) The judge may distribute any additional expenses among the parties as the judge deems appropriate.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 2716)


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