Nebraska Case Commentaries

Clarifying Evidentiary Hearing Requirements and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Postconviction Relief: State v. Britt

Date: Sep 4, 2021

Clarifying Evidentiary Hearing Requirements and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Postconviction Relief: State v. Britt Introduction State of Nebraska v. Timothy J. Britt, 310 Neb. 69 (2021), is a...

Affirmation of Supervised Parenting and Grandparent Visitation: Lindblad v. McConnell Establishes Key Precedents in Custody Modifications

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Affirmation of Supervised Parenting and Grandparent Visitation: Lindblad v. McConnell Establishes Key Precedents in Custody Modifications Introduction In the landmark case of Lindblad v. McConnell,...

Appellate Jurisdiction and Sentencing Discretion in State v. Greer

Date: Jul 3, 2021

Appellate Jurisdiction and Sentencing Discretion in State of Nebraska v. Kenneth Greer Introduction State of Nebraska v. Kenneth Greer is a significant appellate case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Supreme Court of Nebraska Reinforces Mechanical Application of §43-292(7) in Termination of Parental Rights

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Supreme Court of Nebraska Reinforces Mechanical Application of §43-292(7) in Termination of Parental Rights Introduction The case of In re Interest of Mateo L. et al., Childen Under 18 Years of Age....

State v. Childs: Affirmation of Perjury Conviction Under Strict Evidentiary Standards

Date: Jun 12, 2021

State v. Childs: Affirmation of Perjury Conviction Under Strict Evidentiary Standards Introduction State of Nebraska v. Jean Childs (309 Neb. 427, 2021) presents a significant judicial examination of...

Munoz v. State: Reinforcing Specificity and Procedural Bars in Postconviction Relief Claims

Date: May 22, 2021

Munoz v. State: Reinforcing Specificity and Procedural Bars in Postconviction Relief Claims Introduction Munoz v. State, 309 Neb. 285 (2021), is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Nebraska...

Waiver of Jury Trial and the Necessity of Expert Testimony in Breach of Contract: Analysis of McGill Restoration, Inc. v. Lion Place Condominium Association

Date: May 15, 2021

Waiver of Jury Trial and the Necessity of Expert Testimony in Breach of Contract: Analysis of McGill Restoration, Inc. v. Lion Place Condominium Association Introduction In the case of McGill...

Strict Enforcement of Appellate Brief Requirements: Great Northern Insurance Co. v. Transit Authority of Omaha

Date: Apr 17, 2021

Strict Enforcement of Appellate Brief Requirements: Great Northern Insurance Co. v. Transit Authority of Omaha Introduction The case of Great Northern Insurance Company v. Transit Authority of the...

Fair Value Determination in Shareholder Purchase Proceedings: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wayne L. Ryan Revocable Trust v. Constance Ryan and Streck, Inc.

Date: Apr 10, 2021

Fair Value Determination in Shareholder Purchase Proceedings: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wayne L. Ryan Revocable Trust v. Constance "Connie" Ryan and Streck, Inc. Introduction The case of Wayne L....

State of Nebraska v. Phillip P. Figures: Affirmation and Clarification on Counsel Effectiveness and Juror Disqualification

Date: Apr 3, 2021

State of Nebraska v. Phillip P. Figures: Affirmation and Clarification on Counsel Effectiveness and Juror Disqualification Introduction In the case State of Nebraska v. Phillip P. Figures, the...

Comprehensive Commentary on STATE OF NEBRASKA v. JEREMIAH WARLICK (308 Neb. 656)

Date: Mar 20, 2021

Waiver of Right to Counsel and Venue Determination in STATE OF NEBRASKA v. JEREMIAH WARLICK Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF NEBRASKA v. JEREMIAH WARLICK (308 Neb. 656), decided on March...

State of Nebraska v. Malik M. Stelly: Establishing Precedents on Postconviction Relief and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Date: Mar 13, 2021

State of Nebraska v. Malik M. Stelly: Establishing Precedents on Postconviction Relief and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Introduction In State of Nebraska, Appellee, v. Malik M. Stelly, Appellant...

De Novo Review of Motions for New Trial: Insights from State v. Teon D. Hill

Date: Feb 27, 2021

De Novo Review of Motions for New Trial: Insights from State v. Teon D. Hill Introduction State of Nebraska v. Teon D. Hill, 308 Neb. 511 (2021), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Mandatory Indeterminate Sentencing for Class IV Felonies: State v. Gary L. Starks

Date: Feb 27, 2021

Mandatory Indeterminate Sentencing for Class IV Felonies: State v. Gary L. Starks Introduction In State of Nebraska v. Gary L. Starks, decided on February 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of Nebraska...

Affirming Evidentiary Standards in Fourth Amendment Cases: State v. Lowman

Date: Feb 27, 2021

Affirming Evidentiary Standards in Fourth Amendment Cases: State v. Lowman Introduction In State of Nebraska v. Theardise K. Lowman, Jr. (308 Neb. 482, 2021), the Supreme Court of Nebraska addressed...

Supreme Court of Nebraska Reaffirms Material Change Requirement for Custody Modification

Date: Feb 13, 2021

Supreme Court of Nebraska Reaffirms Material Change Requirement for Custody Modification Introduction In the landmark case of Meaghann Shaw Weaver v. John Glen Weaver, the Supreme Court of Nebraska...

Supreme Court of Nebraska Affirms Broad Sovereign Immunity for Assault-Related Claims under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Supreme Court of Nebraska Affirms Broad Sovereign Immunity for Assault-Related Claims under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act Introduction In the landmark case of Julie Edwards v. Douglas...

Balancing Witness Privilege and Defense Rights: Insights from State of Nebraska v. Timothy J. Clausen

Date: Dec 12, 2020

Balancing Witness Privilege and Defense Rights: Insights from State of Nebraska v. Timothy J. Clausen Introduction State of Nebraska v. Timothy J. Clausen is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Valid Transfers and Jurisdiction in Inheritance Tax Proceedings: In Re Estate of Gale H. Marsh

Date: Dec 5, 2020

Affirmation of Valid Transfers and Jurisdiction in Inheritance Tax Proceedings: In Re Estate of Gale H. Marsh Introduction The Supreme Court of Nebraska, in the case of In Re Estate of Gale H. Marsh,...

State of Nebraska v. Alan E. Stack: Affirmation of Conviction on Circumstantial Evidence and Rejection of 'Accused's Rule'

Date: Nov 14, 2020

State of Nebraska v. Alan E. Stack: Affirmation of Conviction on Circumstantial Evidence and Rejection of 'Accused's Rule' Introduction In the landmark case State of Nebraska v. Alan E. Stack, the...