Opinion ID: 2615072
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: appellant's statement of points

Text: Oak Grove designated only a partial record on appeal, and pursuant to NRAP 10(d) [2] served on respondent Bell & Gossett and included in the record a concise statement of the points on which it intended to rely. As a threshold matter, Bell & Gossett contends that it was prejudiced by three discrepancies between the statement of points and appellant's arguments on appeal. The purpose of the statement of points is to inform the respondent of the points in issue on appeal, so that the respondent may determine whether the material designated for inclusion in the record is sufficient for him to answer the appellant's contentions and present a fair and complete picture of the issues. Noncompliance with the rule is not ground for dismissal of the appeal unless the respondent has shown that he was misled or prejudiced by the appellant's noncompliance, and has had insufficient time to supplement an otherwise incomplete record. See Basic Refractories v. Bright, 71 Nev. 248, 256, 286 P.2d 747, 751 (1955); Christensen v. Pryor, 75 Ariz. 260, 255 P.2d 195, 197 (1953). See also Island Creek Coal Co. v. Local 1827, UMW, 568 F.2d 7 (6th Cir.1977). In its Statement of Points, appellant averred that respondent manufactured the Monoflo fittings and failed to warn of the dangers from the increased water velocity caused by the fittings. Respondent asserts that appellant's opening brief demonstrates that appellant is basing its allegations of liability on respondent's alleged participation in the design of the plumbing and heating system. A fair reading of appellant's entire brief indicates otherwise. The allegations of liability on appeal rest on Bell & Gossett's role as manufacturer of the Monoflo fittings, not on any alleged role as designer. Second, respondent notes that while in its Statement of Points appellant contended that NRS 11.205 was the applicable statute of limitations, appellant did not mention NRS 11.205 in its opening brief; rather, appellant argued that NRS 11.220 was the relevant statute. Both statutes of limitation were discussed during the district court hearing. Respondent does not show how it was prejudiced by the asserted discrepancy, nor does it indicate what additional portions of the record would be necessary to decide the issue fairly. Appellant has supplied a record adequate to determine the issue concerning the operation of NRS 11.220. Lastly, respondent argues that appellant failed to claim in its Statement of Points that the Monoflo fittings were defective. This argument is frivolous, because appellant stated that Bell & Gossett failed to warn of the dangers of its product. As we point out below, a failure to warn may constitute a defect for the purposes of a products liability cause of action.