Nevada Statutes
§ 49.055 — “Confidential” defined
A communication is “confidential” if it is not intended to be disclosed to third persons other than those to whom disclosure is in furtherance of the rendition of professional legal services to the client or those reasonably necessary for the transmission of the communication.
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Legislative History
(Added to NRS by 1971, 782 )
Nearby Sections
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§ 49.035
Definitions§ 49.045
“Client” defined§ 49.055
“Confidential” defined§ 49.065
“Lawyer” defined§ 49.095
General rule of privilege§ 49.105
Who may claim privilege§ 49.115
Exceptions§ 49.117
“Review committee” defined§ 49.119
General rule of privilege§ 49.121
Who may claim privilege