Nevada Code § 123.121

Segregation of damage awards when spouses sue jointly
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When spouses sue jointly, any damages awarded
shall be segregated as follows:
1. If the action is for personal injuries,
damages assessed for:
(a) Personal injuries and pain and suffering, to
the injured spouse as his or her separate property.
(b) Loss of comfort and society, to the spouse
who suffers such loss.
(c) Loss of services and hospital and medical
expenses, to the spouses as community property.
2. If the action is for injury to
property, damages shall be awarded according to the character of the injured
property. Damages to separate property shall be awarded to the spouse owning
such property, and damages to community property shall be awarded to the
spouses as community property.

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