1. If an action is filed to recover money deposited in an escrow established for the sale of real property, the holder of the escrow may deposit the money, less any fees or charges owed to the holder of the escrow, with the court in which the action is filed.
2. A holder of an escrow who complies with the provisions of subsection 1 is discharged from further responsibility for the money which the holder of the escrow deposits with the court.
3. This section does not limit the right of the holder of the escrow to bring an action for interpleader pursuant to N.R.C.P. 22 to determine the rightful claimant of the money deposited in the escrow.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 1527)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 645A - Escrow Agencies and Agents
NRS 645A.021 - Application: Educational prerequisites; regulations.
NRS 645A.034 - Delivery and possession of license of escrow agent; display of licenses.
NRS 645A.038 - License not transferable.
NRS 645A.039 - Continuing education: Standards; regulations.
NRS 645A.040 - Expiration; renewal; fees; deposit of money received.
NRS 645A.050 - Duties of Commissioner.
NRS 645A.060 - Powers of Commissioner: Subpoenas, oaths and examination of witnesses; penalty.
NRS 645A.067 - Payment of assessment and cooperation in audits and examinations.
NRS 645A.070 - Records of transactions in escrow: Maintenance; filing.
NRS 645A.085 - Change in ownership of voting stock of escrow agency.
NRS 645A.086 - Duty of Commissioner to take disciplinary action for certain violations.
NRS 645A.130 - Procedures following decision on appeal.
NRS 645A.140 - Powers of Commissioner when agency’s affairs in unsafe condition.
NRS 645A.170 - Limitations on execution or attachment; commingling prohibited.
NRS 645A.171 - Limitations on disbursements.
NRS 645A.177 - Action to recover money deposited in escrow; discharge from further responsibility for holder of escrow; right of holder to bring action for interpleader.
NRS 645A.193 - Attorney General to represent Division.
NRS 645A.199 - Proof of licensure required in action for collection of compensation.
NRS 645A.200 - Statutory and common-law rights unaffected.
NRS 645A.220 - Transactions by foreign corporations.
NRS 645A.222 - Civil action authorized for certain violations.
NRS 645A.224 - Employee of Division prohibited from interest in escrow agency.
NRS 645A.225 - Charge for statement of interest payments prohibited.