The 12th session of the Nevada legislative expanded the recognition of Indians as legal witnesses for cases.
See the excerpt below.
“Sec. 3. In all cases prosecuted under the provisions of this Act, Indians shall be competent witnesses against Chinese, and as against white persons the evidence of the Indian, or Indians, may be taken by the court or jury for what it may be deemed worth.”
View All BillsSource: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Statutes/12th1885/Stats188501.html#Stats188501_CH38