1. The court, at the time of the hearing, shall appoint a special master to fix the amount of damages and compensation for the taking and condemnation of the property described in the petition and the persons entitled thereto, and to report thereon to the court. The special master shall be a disinterested person not related to anyone having an interest in or lien upon the property sought to be condemned. The compensation of the special master shall not exceed $15 per day plus travel and subsistence expenses.
2. The special master immediately after appointment shall subscribe to an oath that to the best of his or her ability the special master will truly find and return the compensation for the taking and condemnation of the property and the persons entitled thereto.
[9:135:1935; 1931 NCL ยง 6179.29]
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 340 - Eminent Domain: Expeditious Procedure
NRS 340.020 - Finding and declaration of necessity.
NRS 340.050 - Institution of proceedings: Filing and form of petition.
NRS 340.060 - Inclusion of several parcels.
NRS 340.070 - Notice of proceedings.
NRS 340.090 - Special master: Appointment; duties; qualifications; compensation; oath.
NRS 340.100 - Notice and conduct of hearing by special master.
NRS 340.110 - Evidence admissible before special master.
NRS 340.120 - Filing of report of special master.
NRS 340.130 - Notice of report; filing of objections.
NRS 340.150 - Certified copy of judgment.
NRS 340.160 - Declaration of taking: Filing by petitioner; sufficiency; effect; duties of court.
NRS 340.170 - Right to withdraw or dismiss petition.
NRS 340.180 - Divesting title of owner.
NRS 340.190 - Payment of award or deposit into court; disbursement.