SMALL CLAIMS COMPLAINT

[// GUIDANCE: This template is designed for use only in Nevada Justice Court Small Claims actions governed by NRS ch. 73. Customize all bracketed fields before filing. Remove all GUIDANCE comments prior to submission.]

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

JUSTICE COURT OF [COUNTY] COUNTY, STATE OF NEVADA
SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

COMPLAINT FOR MONETARY DAMAGES (NRS ch. 73)

Date of Filing: [MM/DD/YYYY]

II. RECITALS

1. Jurisdiction & Venue
   1.1 Pursuant to NRS 73.010, this Court has jurisdiction because the amount in controversy is $[CLAIM AMOUNT], which does not exceed $10,000, exclusive of allowable costs, interest, and any attorney fees.
   1.2 Venue is proper in this County because the Defendant resides, does business, or the events giving rise to this claim occurred within this County.

2. Parties
   2.1 Plaintiff. [PLAINTIFF NAME] (the “Plaintiff”) is an individual of the age of majority and competent to sue, residing at the address stated in the caption.
   2.2 Defendant. [DEFENDANT NAME] (the “Defendant”) is believed to be [an individual / a [STATE] corporation / a limited liability company] conducting business at the address stated in the caption.

III. DEFINITIONS

[// GUIDANCE: Definitions are optional in small-claims practice but included here for clarity.]

“Claim” means the monetary relief sought herein, exclusive of costs, interest, and any statutory fees.
“Court” means the Justice Court Small Claims Division identified in the caption.
“Judgment Amount” means the sum awarded by the Court, if any, together with permissible costs and interest.

IV. STATEMENT OF FACTS

3. On or about [DATE], Plaintiff and Defendant entered into a(n) [oral/written] agreement whereby Defendant agreed to [describe obligation] in exchange for Plaintiff’s performance of [describe consideration].

4. Plaintiff fully performed, or was excused from performing, all obligations under the agreement.

5. Defendant [failed to pay / breached the agreement by …], despite Plaintiff’s written demand dated [DATE].

6. As a direct and proximate result, Plaintiff has sustained monetary damages in the amount of $[CLAIM AMOUNT].

V. CAUSE(S) OF ACTION

COUNT ONE – BREACH OF CONTRACT

7. Plaintiff realleges Paragraphs 1–6 as though fully set forth herein.
8. A valid contract existed between the parties.
9. Defendant materially breached the contract as described above.
10. Plaintiff suffered damages in the amount of $[CLAIM AMOUNT] as a foreseeable consequence of Defendant’s breach.

[// GUIDANCE: Insert additional counts (e.g., Unjust Enrichment, Property Damage, Negligence) as appropriate. Each cause of action should separately reallege prior paragraphs and specify elements.]

VI. DAMAGES

11. Plaintiff seeks judgment against Defendant for:
    a. Principal amount: $[CLAIM AMOUNT];
    b. Pre-judgment interest at the statutory rate from [DATE] to entry of judgment;
    c. Post-judgment interest as allowed by law;
    d. Court costs and allowable fees; and
    e. Such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.

VII. APPEAL RIGHTS NOTICE

[// GUIDANCE: NRS ch. 73 permits either party to appeal a Small Claims judgment to the District Court within the statutory timeframe (currently 5 days from service of notice of entry of judgment) by filing notice and paying required bonds/fees. Verify current requirements before advising clients.]

VIII. PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that judgment be entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant in the Judgment Amount identified above, together with costs, statutory interest, and any further relief the Court deems equitable and just.

IX. VERIFICATION

I, [PLAINTIFF NAME], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Nevada that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Date: ________________ ___________________________________
[PLAINTIFF NAME], Plaintiff
[PLAINTIFF ADDRESS]
[PLAINTIFF PHONE / EMAIL]

X. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, [NAME OF SERVER], certify that I served a copy of this Small Claims Complaint on Defendant by [method: personal service / certified mail, return receipt requested / other method authorized by NRS 73.040] at the address listed in the caption on [DATE].

Date: ________________ ___________________________________
[NAME OF SERVER]
[TITLE, if any]

[// GUIDANCE: Nevada law requires personal service or other approved methods. Attach proof of service (e.g., AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE) when filing.]

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