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#ThrowbackThursday to a landmark decision in Nevada law! 🏛️ In Gallegos v. Malco Enterprises of Nevada, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that a judgment debtor's right of action could be assigned through a judicial proceeding to satisfy a judgment. In this case, Gallegos, having won a default judgment after a hit-and-run incident, sought to collect on the judgment by requesting the assignment of the defendant's unasserted legal claims against his insurer. The district court granted this request, assigning claims related to breach of contract and fiduciary duties. On appeal, the Nevada Supreme Court upheld the decision, stating that under NRS 21.080(1), all of a judgment debtor's property, including legal claims, can be used to satisfy a judgment. This decision emphasizes that a debtor's rights of action are considered personal property and are subject to execution. #LegalHistory #NevadaLaw

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