Section 40.689 - Preference given to action; action may be assigned to senior judge; assessment of additional expenses1. Upon petition by a party:(a) The court shall give preference in setting a date for the trial of an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive; and(b) The court may assign an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, to a senior judge.2. If the action is assigned to a senior judge upon petition by a party: (a) Any additional expenses caused by the assignment must be borne equally by each party involved; or(b) The judge may distribute any additional expenses among the parties as the judge deems appropriate.Added to NRS by 1997, 2716Added to NRS by 1997, 2716