Rule 5.3 . Types of actions not authorized in small claims court.

(a) The following actions are not authorized for small claims court and are subject to dismissal with prejudice to refile as a small claims case, but without prejudice to refile as a civil action in the appropriate court: (1) Actions arising under NRS Chapter 40 alleging constructional defect; (2) Actions for professional negligence arising under NRS Chapter 41A ; (3) Actions arising under NRS 41.635 -.670; (4) Actions arising under NRS Chapter 97A ; (5) Actions arising under NRS Chapter 604A ; (6) Actions for defamation, whether libel or slander; (7) Actions against a homeowners’ association; (8) Actions contingent upon the resolution of a probate or estate action; and (9) Actions seeking exemplary and punitive damages. (b) In order to promote the policy set forth in Rule 5.1, causes of action needing evidentiary support by an expert witness or expert witness report are not authorized in a small claims action. (c) Parties may not stipulate to the admissibility of documents or witnesses not authorized under subsection (b) of this rule, but parties may stipulate to agreed-upon facts.