Nebraska Case Commentaries

State v. Senteney: Upholding Trial Court's Admissibility of Deception Indicators and Sentencing Discretion

Date: Nov 7, 2020

State v. Senteney: Upholding Trial Court's Admissibility of Deception Indicators and Sentencing Discretion Introduction In the landmark case State of Nebraska, Appellee, v. Larry B. Senteney,...

Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Strict Standards for Termination of Parental Rights

Date: Oct 24, 2020

Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard Reinforced in Termination of Parental Rights Cases Introduction In the landmark case In Re Interest of Leyton C. and Landyn C., Children Under 18 Years of Age,...

Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Sentencing Discretion in State v. Collins

Date: Oct 24, 2020

Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Sentencing Discretion in State v. Collins Introduction In the case of State of Nebraska, Appellee, v. Miranda M. Collins, Appellant (307 Neb. 581), the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Dismissal in Chaney v. Evnen: Upholding Statutory Compliance in Initiative Petitions

Date: Oct 17, 2020

Affirmation of Dismissal in Chaney v. Evnen: Upholding Statutory Compliance in Initiative Petitions Introduction The case of Brian Chaney v. Robert B. Evnen addresses critical issues surrounding the...

No-Fault Divorce Statute Upheld as Constitutionally Compliant in Dycus v. Dycus

Date: Oct 10, 2020

No-Fault Divorce Statute Upheld as Constitutionally Compliant in Dycus v. Dycus Introduction Debra A. Dycus v. Michael E. Dycus is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nebraska on...

Custody Determinations and Hearsay Exceptions in Jayson H. Tilson v. Erica M. Tilson

Date: Sep 26, 2020

Custody Determinations and Hearsay Exceptions in Jayson H. Tilson v. Erica M. Tilson Introduction In the case of Jayson H. Tilson v. Erica M. Tilson, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nebraska on...

Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Prejudgment Interest in Lease Breach Cases under §45-104

Date: Sep 5, 2020

Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Prejudgment Interest in Lease Breach Cases under §45-104 Introduction The case of AVG Partners I, LLC (AVG) versus Genesis Health Clubs of Midwest, LLC...

George Clift Enterprises v. Oshkosh Feedyard: Defining Limits of Exclusive Listing Agreements and Addressing Frivolous Litigation

Date: Aug 15, 2020

George Clift Enterprises v. Oshkosh Feedyard: Defining Limits of Exclusive Listing Agreements and Addressing Frivolous Litigation Introduction The case of George Clift Enterprises, Inc. (GCE) v....

Supreme Court of Nebraska Establishes Clear Duty in Premises Liability Cases: Sundermann v. Hy-Vee

Date: Aug 15, 2020

Supreme Court of Nebraska Establishes Clear Duty in Premises Liability Cases: Sundermann v. Hy-Vee Introduction Sundermann v. HY-Vee, Inc., and Sweetbriar II, LLC is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Kent A. Adelung v. Estate of Madeline A. Adelung: Jurisprudential Insights on Fiduciary Duties and Statutory Interpretation

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Kent A. Adelung v. Estate of Madeline A. Adelung: Jurisprudential Insights on Fiduciary Duties and Statutory Interpretation Introduction The Supreme Court of Nebraska, in the case of Kent A. Adelung...

Clarifying the Application of Wharton's Rule in Conspiracy Charges for Controlled Substances Distribution: State v. Theisen

Date: Jul 25, 2020

Clarifying the Application of Wharton's Rule in Conspiracy Charges for Controlled Substances Distribution: State v. Theisen Introduction The case of State of Nebraska v. Christine A. Theisen presents...

Martinez v. State of Nebraska: Admissibility of Translated Statements as Nonhearsay and Affirmation of Residual Hearsay Standards

Date: Jul 18, 2020

Martinez v. State of Nebraska: Admissibility of Translated Statements as Nonhearsay and Affirmation of Residual Hearsay Standards Introduction In the landmark case of State of Nebraska, Appellee v....

Affirmation of Evidentiary Rulings and Ineffective Assistance Claims in STATE OF NEBRASKA v. DEVERS

Date: Jul 11, 2020

Affirmation of Evidentiary Rulings and Ineffective Assistance Claims in STATE OF NEBRASKA v. DEVERS Introduction The case of STATE OF NEBRASKA, Appellee, v. JASON D. DEVERS, Appellant (No. S-19-629)...

Termination of Parental Rights in Best Interests of Child: Supreme Court of Nebraska Affirms

Date: Jul 3, 2020

Termination of Parental Rights in Best Interests of Child: Supreme Court of Nebraska Affirms Introduction The case of State of Nebraska v. Samantha H. centers on the termination of parental rights of...

Legitimate Reasons for Parental Relocation in Child Custody Cases: Analysis of State v. Ryan G.

Date: Jun 6, 2020

Legitimate Reasons for Parental Relocation in Child Custody Cases: Analysis of State v. Ryan G. Introduction In the case of State of Nebraska on Behalf of Ryley G. v. Ryan G. and Rashell K., the...

Specific Allegations Required for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from State v. Price

Date: Jun 6, 2020

Specific Allegations Required for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from State v. Price Introduction State of Nebraska v. James S. Price is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Defining Ineffective Assistance of Counsel on Direct Appeal: Insights from State v. Melvin Anderson

Date: May 30, 2020

Defining Ineffective Assistance of Counsel on Direct Appeal: Insights from State v. Melvin Anderson Introduction State of Nebraska v. Melvin Anderson (305 Neb. 978, 2020) is a pivotal case in...

State v. Parnell: Procedural Barriers and the Scope of Ineffective Assistance Claims in Postconviction Relief

Date: May 30, 2020

State v. Parnell: Procedural Barriers and the Scope of Ineffective Assistance Claims in Postconviction Relief Introduction State of Nebraska v. Tracy N. Parnell, 305 Neb. 932 (2020), is a pivotal...

Ambiguity in Buy-Sell Agreements: Nebraska Supreme Court's Reversal in Bierman v. Benjamin

Date: May 23, 2020

Ambiguity in Buy-Sell Agreements: Nebraska Supreme Court's Reversal in Bierman v. Benjamin Introduction The case of Douglas S. Bierman and James A. Hoppenstedt v. Brenda L. Benjamin involved a...

State v. Ferrin: Defining Obstruction of Peace Officers through Physical Obstacles

Date: May 9, 2020

State v. Ferrin: Defining Obstruction of Peace Officers through Physical Obstacles Introduction State of Nebraska v. Benjamin L. Ferrin is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nebraska...