Summary
The Nevada Supreme Court considered an appeal involving whether the Federal Arbitration Act preempts Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.995 under the circumstances presented. After oral argument and supplemental briefing, the court reversed and remanded the matter to the lower court. The opinion was authored by Justice Silver and joined by Justices Parraguirre and Stiglich.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the Federal Arbitration Act preempts NRS 597.995 under the circumstances presented in the case.
Factual background
The supplied case-management text identifies a dispute involving the Federal Arbitration Act and Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.995. It does not include the opinion's factual narrative or the underlying contract and arbitration facts.
Procedural history
The appellants appealed from the Clark County Eighth Judicial District Court to the Supreme Court of Nevada. During the appeal, the Supreme Court ordered supplemental briefing and oral argument on whether the Federal Arbitration Act preempts NRS 597.995 under the circumstances presented. After oral argument on December 2, 2021, the court issued an opinion reversing and remanding on February 24, 2022; remittitur issued March 21, 2022.