Taxpayer Standing Requires an Expenditure-Centered Dispute; Incidental Implementation Costs Cannot Manufacture Standing (and Chambers v. Lautenbaugh Disapproved to the Extent Inconsistent) 1....
Political Parties Have Discretion to Fill Post-Primary Nominee Vacancies Under §§ 32-623 and 32-627 1. Introduction In Forbes v. Nebraska Democratic Party, 322 Neb. 282 (Sept. 10, 2026), the Nebraska...
Single-Subject Rule Limits “Initiative-Protection” Amendments: Process Strict-Scrutiny + Post-Enactment Supermajority Is Multiple Subjects Case: State ex rel. Davis v. Evnen, 322 Neb. 256 (Neb. Sept....
“Next General Election” in Neb. Const. art. XI, § 4 Means the Next Regular Election—Including the Statewide General Election—Enforceable by Mandamus Case: State ex rel. Hilgers v. Weber, 322 Neb. 227...
New Political Party Nominees Are Governed by § 32-621, Not Disqualified by § 32-616(1) Case: Nebraska Democratic Party v. Evnen, 322 Neb. 217 (Sept. 8, 2026) Court: Supreme Court of Nebraska...
State v. Cook: CPS-Fear Statements as Inextricably Intertwined Evidence and Strict Specificity for Ineffective-Assistance Claims on Direct Appeal Case: State v. Cook, 322 Neb. 114 (Neb. Sept. 4,...
Kuehn v. Evnen: No Imputation of Notarial Defects Across Petition Pages; Discretionary Refusal to Draw Fifth Amendment Adverse Inferences in Initiative Litigation I. Introduction Kuehn v. Evnen (322...
Routine Yard Maintenance Does Not Establish “Notorious” Possession, and Renting the Record Lot Makes Use Permissive—Defeating Nebraska Adverse Possession Introduction In Kortmeyer v. Hendrix, 322...
Strict 7-Day Deadline for New-Party Name Objections Runs From the New-Party Petition Filing Deadline (Not Certification or Candidate Filings) Case: Nebraska Republican Party v. Evnen, 322 Neb. 79...
State v. Nickels: Jury Must Decide Disputed “Dwelling” (and Initial Aggressor) Facts Governing Nebraska’s No-Retreat Privilege I. Introduction In State v. Nickels, 322 Neb. 1 (Aug. 14, 2026), the...
Schuemann v. Timperley (321 Neb. 955): Expert Proof of Proximate Cause Remains Essential in Informed-Consent Malpractice—Even When Breach Is Factually Disputed I. Introduction Case: Schuemann v....
Roth v. Marcoe (321 Neb. 983): Implied “More Appropriate Forum” Determination Under § 42-364(5) and the Limits of Incarceration/Contact Barriers as “Just Cause” Against Abandonment I. Introduction...
“Warrant and Defend” Is Not a Standalone Duty: No Attorney-Fee Reimbursement Absent Eviction Under Paramount Title Case: Morris v. Dall, 321 Neb. 972 (Neb. Aug. 7, 2026) Court: Supreme Court of...
Confirmed Arbitral Awards Preclude Most Injunction-Undertaking Damages, but Not Fees to Dissolve the Injunction (Nebraska) Case: Big Iron Auction Co. v. Harder Capital, 321 Neb. 918 (July 31, 2026)...
Discovery Motions Toll Nebraska’s Statutory Speedy-Trial Clock Until a Court Order Grants or Denies Them 1. Introduction State v. Walker, 321 Neb. 940 (2026), arises from an unusual procedural...
Postconviction Relief Is Limited to Vacating or Setting Aside the Judgment—Not a Standalone Vehicle to Litigate the Act’s Constitutionality or Obtain an Evidentiary Hearing I. Introduction In State...
Stava v. Stava (2026): Collateral Does Not Create Marital Acquisition Under the Source of Funds Rule (and Premarital Equity Must Be Counted as a Separate Contribution) I. Introduction In Stava v....
State v. Evans (321 Neb. 841): Proving Nonenumerated “Deadly Weapon” by Injury Patterns and Treating Generalized “Safety Concerns” as Non-Acts Under § 27-404(2) I. Introduction In State v. Evans, 321...
Mandamus Under § 16-610 Requires a Public Street: Public Use Alone Does Not Impose a City’s Road-Repair Duty Without Acceptance of Dedication I. Introduction In Plattsmouth Boat Club v. City of...
Wahl v. Wahl (321 Neb. 819): Nebraska Dissolution Courts Must Choose Between Former-Spouse SBP Coverage and Service Member Beneficiary Choice 1. Introduction Parties: Charles A. Wahl (appellee) and...