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]
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 227 - State Controller
NRS 227.010 - Qualifications of State Controller.
NRS 227.020 - Election; term of office.
NRS 227.030 - Commission; office.
NRS 227.040 - Absence from State limited.
NRS 227.110 - Annual report; recommendations.
NRS 227.120 - Services and equipment for accounting; fees for services.
NRS 227.140 - Duties as ex officio State Fiscal Officer; regulations.
NRS 227.160 - Auditing and allowance of claims; examination of witnesses and documentary evidence.
NRS 227.170 - Warrants: Drawing; account; record of appropriations and authorizations.
NRS 227.190 - Transactions with State Treasurer.
NRS 227.240 - Directing prosecution of suits for indebtedness to State.
NRS 227.250 - Copy of account prima facie evidence in suit for collection.
NRS 227.260 - Costs of suit to collect money due State.
NRS 227.280 - Safekeeping of public records and securities.
NRS 227.290 - Books and papers to be open for inspection.
NRS 227.300 - Information to be provided to Legislature.