NRS 17.285
Enforcement of right of contribution.
1.
Whether or not judgment has been entered in an action against two or more tortfeasors for the same injury or wrongful death, contribution may be enforced by separate action.2.
Where a judgment has been entered in an action against two or more tortfeasors for the same injury or wrongful death, contribution may be enforced in that action by judgment in favor of one against other judgment defendants by motion upon notice to all parties to the action.3.
If there is a judgment for the injury or wrongful death against the tortfeasor seeking contribution, any separate action by the tortfeasor to enforce contribution must be commenced within 1 year after the judgment has become final by lapse of time for appeal or after appellate review.4.
If there is no judgment for the injury or wrongful death against the tortfeasor seeking contribution, the tortfeasor’s right of contribution is barred unless the tortfeasor has:(a)
Discharged by payment the common liability within the statute of limitations period applicable to claimant’s right of action against him or her and has commenced an action for contribution within 1 year after payment; or(b)
Agreed while action is pending against him or her to discharge the common liability and has within 1 year after the agreement paid the liability and commenced an action for contribution.5.
The judgment of the court in determining the liability of the several defendants to the claimant for an injury or wrongful death shall be binding as among such defendants in determining their right to contribution.
Source:
Section 17.285 — Enforcement of right of contribution., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-017.html#NRS017Sec285.