Legal Question in Banking Law in Nevada

Re: Joint check endorsements

Assuming you endorsed the check, your legal recourse is limited to suit against the subcontract. Usually, the joint check releases lien rights against the improved property and discharges the owner from liability. Nevada small claims jurisdiction is up to $5,000.

There are other limitations concerning small claims actions which you may want to learn about.

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