Narrative Opinion Summary
This case involves a civil appeal in the Supreme Court of Nevada, arising from two consolidated appeals under case numbers 81018 and 81172. The appellant, represented by attorneys from Campbell & Williams and Hayes Wakayama, and the respondent, represented by Paul Padda Law and Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP, engaged in a procedural journey that included an unsuccessful mediation attempt, extensive briefing, and multiple amicus curiae submissions. Initial attempts at settlement failed, prompting the consolidation of the appeals and reinstatement of briefing schedules. The court managed various procedural motions, including several for the filing of amicus briefs, where selective approvals were granted, reflecting judicial discretion. Notably, Justices Cadish and Silver recused themselves from the case. Following oral arguments on December 7, 2021, the court issued an opinion on March 31, 2022, reversing in part, vacating in part, and remanding the case for further proceedings. The appellate process concluded with the issuance of the remittitur on April 25, 2022, effectively closing the case and returning it to the lower court for further action as directed by the Supreme Court's decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Amicus Curiae Participationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Multiple parties were granted permission to file amicus briefs, while some motions were denied, reflecting the court's discretion in allowing third-party submissions.
Reasoning: On June 17, 2021, the court granted the motions from the South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas, Veterans in Politics International, and Jay Bloom to file amicus briefs in support of the respondents, while denying Claggett & Sykes' motion.
Consolidation of Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeals in cases 81018 and 81172 were consolidated due to the lack of settlement, and briefing schedules were reinstated.
Reasoning: On August 11, 2020, a procedural order was issued to consolidate appeals due to the lack of settlement, reinstating briefing schedules for both Docket No. 81018 and Docket No. 81172.
Issuance of Remittitursubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court's decision led to the issuance of a remittitur, concluding the appellate process and returning jurisdiction to the lower court.
Reasoning: The remittitur was issued on April 25, 2022, and the case was subsequently closed, with the remittitur filed with the District Court Clerk on April 26, 2022.
Recusal of Justicessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Justices Cadish and Silver recused themselves from participation in the case, highlighting procedural adjustments in judicial involvement.
Reasoning: Justice Elissa Cadish was disqualified from participating in the matter. Justice Abbi Silver voluntarily recused from case Nos. 81018/81172 on April 16, 2021.