Nebraska Case Commentaries

Jones v. Jones: Establishing Material Change in Circumstances Through Employment and Housing Stability for Custody Modification

Date: Apr 24, 2020

Jones v. Jones: Establishing Material Change in Circumstances Through Employment and Housing Stability for Custody Modification Introduction In the landmark case Mary A. Jones v. Curtis L. Jones,...

Montoya v. State of Nebraska: Upholding DUI Conviction Amidst Evidentiary Challenges

Date: Apr 18, 2020

Montoya v. State of Nebraska: Upholding DUI Conviction Amidst Evidentiary Challenges Introduction Montoya v. State of Nebraska is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nebraska on April...

State v. Lierman: Affirming the Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Evidence Under Neb. Stat. § 27-414

Date: Mar 21, 2020

State v. Lierman: Affirming the Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Evidence Under Neb. Stat. § 27-414 Introduction In the landmark case of State of Nebraska v. Darryl Lierman (305 Neb. 289, 2020),...

State v. Sierra: Nebraska Supreme Court Reinforces Double Jeopardy Protections in Multiple Theft Offenses

Date: Mar 14, 2020

State v. Sierra: Nebraska Supreme Court Reinforces Double Jeopardy Protections in Multiple Theft Offenses Introduction In State of Nebraska v. Jonathan J. Sierra, the Supreme Court of Nebraska...

Nebraska Supreme Court Affirms Federal Arbitration Act Jurisdiction and Reinforces Strict Standards for Vacating Arbitration Awards

Date: Mar 7, 2020

Nebraska Supreme Court Affirms Federal Arbitration Act Jurisdiction and Reinforces Strict Standards for Vacating Arbitration Awards Introduction In the case of Millard R. Seldin, Individually and as...

Active Appreciation Rule in Marital Property Division: The White v. White Case

Date: Feb 1, 2020

Active Appreciation Rule in Marital Property Division: The White v. White Case Introduction The Supreme Court of Nebraska delivered a pivotal decision in the case of Ann Coyle White v. Timothy...

Clarifying "Proper Parental Care" in Juvenile Adjudications: In Re Interest of Jeremy U.

Date: Jan 4, 2020

Clarifying "Proper Parental Care" in Juvenile Adjudications: In Re Interest of Jeremy U. Introduction The case In Re Interest of Jeremy U. et al., Children Under 18 Years of Age (304 Neb. 734)...

Iddings v. State of Nebraska: Clarifying Waiver of Presentence Investigations and Plea Agreement Enforcement

Date: Jan 4, 2020

Iddings v. State of Nebraska: Clarifying Waiver of Presentence Investigations and Plea Agreement Enforcement Introduction In State of Nebraska v. Matthew P. Iddings, the Supreme Court of Nebraska...

Affirmation of Search Warrant Validity and Defense Counsel Efficacy in State v. Stelly

Date: Sep 14, 2019

Affirmation of Search Warrant Validity and Defense Counsel Efficacy in State v. Stelly Introduction The case of State of Nebraska v. Malik M. Stelly (304 Neb. 33) revolves around Malik M. Stelly's...

Affirmation of Trial Court’s Discretion to Suspend Parenting Time upon Material Changes and Child Welfare Concerns – VanSkiver v. VanSkiver

Date: Jul 13, 2019

Affirmation of Trial Court’s Discretion to Suspend Parenting Time upon Material Changes and Child Welfare Concerns – VanSkiver v. VanSkiver Introduction Anne E. VanSkiver v. Todd J. VanSkiver (303...

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Discretion and Standards for Ineffective Counsel in State v. Blaha

Date: Jun 22, 2019

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Discretion and Standards for Ineffective Counsel in State of Nebraska v. Ryan W. Blaha Introduction In State of Nebraska v. Ryan W. Blaha, 303 Neb. 415 (2019), the Supreme...

Enhancing Specificity in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Insights from State v. Sami S. Mrza

Date: Apr 20, 2019

Enhancing Specificity in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Insights from State v. Sami S. Mrza Introduction In State of Nebraska v. Sami S. Mrza (302 Neb. 931, 2019), the Nebraska Supreme...

Ensuring Fairness: Reversing Default Judgments Upon Meritorious Defense – Oceanside Laundry, LLC v. AUCRA

Date: Jun 23, 2018

Ensuring Fairness: Reversing Default Judgments Upon Meritorious Defense – Oceanside Laundry, LLC v. AUCRA Introduction The case of Applied Underwriters Captive Risk Assurance Company, Inc. (AUCRA) v....

Referee Report Review and Acceptance of Benefits in Marital Dissolution: Becher v. Becher Analysis

Date: Mar 10, 2018

Referee Report Review and Acceptance of Benefits in Marital Dissolution: Becher v. Becher Analysis Introduction Sonia Becher v. Mark A. Becher is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Actual Innocence Requirement in Wrongful Conviction Claims

Date: Dec 9, 2017

Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Actual Innocence Requirement in Wrongful Conviction Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Mohammed Nadeem v. State of Nebraska, decided on December 8, 2017, the...

Setoff of Premarital Assets in Equitable Distribution: Osantowski v. Osantowski

Date: Dec 9, 2017

Setoff of Premarital Assets in Equitable Distribution: Osantowski v. Osantowski Introduction In the landmark case of Osantowski v. Osantowski, the Supreme Court of Nebraska addressed critical issues...

Judicial Notice and Due Process in Juvenile Dependency: Nebraska Supreme Court Sets Precedent

Date: Dec 2, 2017

Judicial Notice and Due Process in Juvenile Dependency: Nebraska Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction The case of In Re Interest of Lilly S. and Vincent S. involves Kenny S., who appealed the...

Finality of Orders and Trial Court Jurisdiction in Habeas Corpus Actions: Nebraska Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent in Dugan Case

Date: Aug 12, 2017

Finality of Orders and Trial Court Jurisdiction in Habeas Corpus Actions: Nebraska Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent in Dugan Case Introduction In the case of Michael Marvin Dugan v. State of...

Supreme Court of Nebraska Overrules Richardson Exception: Implications for Appellate Jurisdiction

Date: Apr 22, 2017

Supreme Court of Nebraska Overrules Richardson Exception: Implications for Appellate Jurisdiction Introduction In the landmark case of Bryan R. Heckman v. Regina M. Marchio, 296 Neb. 458 (2017), the...

Admissibility of Law Enforcement Credibility Statements in Recorded Interviews: Insights from State v. Rocha

Date: Feb 4, 2017

Admissibility of Law Enforcement Credibility Statements in Recorded Interviews: Insights from State v. Rocha Introduction The case of State of Nebraska v. Eric O. Rocha, Sr., adjudicated by the...