Opinion ID: 2266133
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Heading: Scope of an NRS 108.2275 hearing

Text: NRS 108.2275(1) permits a party in interest in a property subject to a lien to move to dismiss the lien if it is frivolous or excessive. NRS 108.2275(2)(b) specifically requires that the party seeking to expunge a lien must submit affidavits and documentary evidence in support of its motion. The statute provides that if the court orders a hearing, the applicant must serve notice of the application and order of the court on the lien claimant within three days of the court's order. NRS 108.2275(3). Any hearing must be held within 15 to 30 days of the court's order for a hearing. Id. After a hearing, the district court shall make one of three determinations: (1) that the notice of lien is frivolous and made without reasonable cause, (2) that the lien amount is excessive, or (3) that the notice of lien is not frivolous or excessive and made with reasonable cause. NRS 108.2275(6)(a)-(c); Crestline Inv. Group v. Lewis, 119 Nev. 365, 371, 75 P.3d 363, 367 (2003).