Vexatious Litigant Hearing Explained

Summary

In Nevada, a defendant may seek to declare a plaintiff a vexatious litigant if they believe the plaintiff frequently files frivolous lawsuits or motions, causing unnecessary delays or expenses. This request can be made even if the original case was dismissed, as it pertains to the plaintiffs overall litigation conduct.

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Case Number A-*-* against Defendant Hernandez, et al. was dismissed, advanced, and vacated on July * * in Department *. The case is on appeal in the 8th Circuit, Nevada. Why would Hernandez subsequently request a hearing to accuse Plaintiff Correos of being a"vexatious litigant' in Department * using the same Case Number A-*-* ?
In Nevada, a defendant might request a hearing to declare a plaintiff a "vexatious litigant" if they believe the plaintiff repeatedly files frivolous lawsuits or motions, causing unnecessary delays or expenses. This can happen even if the original case was dismissed, as it's about the plaintiff's litigation behavior.