82.491 - Involuntary dissolution: Appointment of receiver; powers and duties of receiver; authorized relief. - Nevada Statutes

82.491  Involuntary dissolution: Appointment of receiver; powers and duties of receiver; authorized relief.

      1.  The court may appoint a temporary receiver upon the same grounds and pursuant to the same procedure as provided in the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure for granting a temporary restraining order. A hearing must be held on the appointment of a temporary receiver within 15 days after the receiver’s appointment, unless the appointment is extended by order of the court or upon stipulation of the parties.

      2.  The court may, if good cause exists, appoint one or more receivers. Directors or trustees who have not been guilty of negligence or active breach of duty must be preferred in making the appointment.

      3.  Receivers so appointed have, among the usual powers, all the functions, powers, tenure and duties to be exercised under the direction of the court as are conferred on receivers and as provided in NRS 82.476 and 82.481 whether the corporation is insolvent or not.

      4.  The court may, at any time, grant lesser equitable relief, order a partial liquidation, terminate the receivership, or dissolve or terminate the corporation as would be just and proper in the circumstances.

      (Added to NRS by 1991, 1290; A 1999, 1607)