Nebraska Case Commentaries

Ann Kelly v. Saint Francis Medical Center: Unauthorized Practice of Law as a Nullity in Wrongful Death Actions

Date: Jan 28, 2017

Ann Kelly v. Saint Francis Medical Center: Unauthorized Practice of Law as a Nullity in Wrongful Death Actions Introduction The Supreme Court of Nebraska, in the landmark case Ann Kelly v. Saint...

Classification of Gifted LLC Interests in Marital Property Division: Sellers v. Sellers

Date: Jul 30, 2016

Classification of Gifted LLC Interests in Marital Property Division: Sellers v. Sellers Introduction Sellers v. Sellers is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Nebraska, delivered on July 29,...

Waiver of Service and Jurisdictional Continuity in Child Custody Modifications: Insights from Burns v. Burns

Date: May 28, 2016

Waiver of Service and Jurisdictional Continuity in Child Custody Modifications: Insights from Burns v. Burns Introduction The Supreme Court of Nebraska's decision in Michael P. Burns v. Kerry E....

Equitable Distribution of Marital Shares under Redemption Agreements: Brozek v. Ste

Date: Feb 6, 2016

Equitable Distribution of Marital Shares under Redemption Agreements: Brozek v. Ste Introduction Shelley Jane Brozek v. Kirk Ste is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nebraska on...

Substantial Neglect Without Physical Custody Justifies Termination of Parental Rights: Nebraska Supreme Court Rules

Date: Oct 10, 2015

Substantial Neglect Without Physical Custody Justifies Termination of Parental Rights: Nebraska Supreme Court Rules Introduction The case of In re Interest of Joseph S. et al., children under 18...

Separation of Statutorily Guaranteed Appreciation on Premarital Retirement Accounts in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Jul 18, 2015

Separation of Statutorily Guaranteed Appreciation on Premarital Retirement Accounts in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The case of Dale J. Coufal v. Lavon M. Coufal (866 N.W.2d 74) adjudicated by...

Termination of Parental Rights: Establishing Unfitness through Neglect and Incarceration in In re Interest of Jahon S.

Date: Jun 13, 2015

Termination of Parental Rights: Establishing Unfitness through Neglect and Incarceration in In re Interest of Jahon S. Introduction The case of In re Interest of Jahon S. revolves around the...

Waiver of Due Process Through General Appearance in Enforcement of Foreign Judgments: Friedman v. Friedman

Date: May 23, 2015

Waiver of Due Process Through General Appearance in Enforcement of Foreign Judgments: Friedman v. Friedman Introduction In Bruce R. Friedman v. Susan C. Friedman, 290 Neb. 973 (2015), the Supreme...

State v. Stricklin: Comprehensive Analysis on Trial Consolidation, Hearsay Rules, and Juror Misconduct

Date: Apr 4, 2015

State v. Stricklin: Comprehensive Analysis on Trial Consolidation, Hearsay Rules, and Juror Misconduct Introduction State of Nebraska v. Derrick U. Stricklin, 861 N.W.2d 367 (Neb. 2015), is a pivotal...

Strict Standards for Parental Relocation in Child Custody: Schrag v. Spear

Date: Feb 14, 2015

Strict Standards for Parental Relocation in Child Custody: Schrag v. Spear Introduction The case of Ember M. Schrag v. Andrew S. Spear, decided by the Supreme Court of Nebraska on February 13, 2015,...

Establishing Rights in Conversion and Constructive Trust: Insights from United General Title Insurance Co. v. Malone

Date: Jan 31, 2015

Establishing Rights in Conversion and Constructive Trust: Insights from United General Title Insurance Co. v. Malone Introduction The case of United General Title Insurance Company v. Daniel Malone...

Clarifying Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims on Direct Appeal: State v. Filholm

Date: Mar 29, 2014

Clarifying Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims on Direct Appeal: State v. Filholm Introduction State of Nebraska v. Mark S. Filholm (848 N.W.2d 571), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nebraska...

Affirmation of District Court's Ruling on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Vanderpool Case

Date: Jun 22, 2013

Affirmation of District Court's Ruling on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Vanderpool Case Introduction The case of State of Nebraska v. Patrick W. Vanderpool (286 Neb. 111, 2013) addresses...

Clarifying Reunification Feasibility in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Nebraska Supreme Court's Ruling in In re Interest of Erick M.

Date: Sep 15, 2012

Clarifying Reunification Feasibility in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Nebraska Supreme Court's Ruling in In re Interest of Erick M. Introduction The case of In re Interest of Erick M. was...

Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Aggravated Child Abuse: Analysis of In Re Interest of Ryder J.

Date: Feb 18, 2012

Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Aggravated Child Abuse: Analysis of In Re Interest of Ryder J. Introduction The case In Re Interest of Ryder J. (283 Neb. 318) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Strickland Standards in Postconviction Ineffective Assistance Claims: STATE v. IROMUANYA

Date: Dec 10, 2011

Affirmation of Strickland Standards in Postconviction Ineffective Assistance Claims: STATE v. IROMUANYA Introduction In State of Nebraska v. Lucky I. Iromuanya (282 Neb. 798, 2011), the Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause in Traffic Stops: State v. Howard and Laws

Date: Sep 24, 2011

Affirmation of Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause in Traffic Stops: State of Nebraska v. Stuart D. Howard and Anthony M. Laws Introduction In the landmark case of State of Nebraska v. Stuart D....

Foreseeability and Duty in Negligence: Insights from A.W. v. Lincoln Public Schools

Date: Jul 17, 2010

Foreseeability and Duty in Negligence: Insights from A.W. v. Lincoln Public Schools Introduction The case of A.W. v. Lancaster County School District 0001, also known as Lincoln Public Schools (LPS)...

Probable Cause and Admissibility of Evidence in State v. Ion Draganescu

Date: Aug 23, 2008

Probable Cause and Admissibility of Evidence in State of Nebraska v. Ion Draganescu Introduction State of Nebraska v. Ion Draganescu is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nebraska...

Electrocution as Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Nebraska's Landmark Decision in STATE v. MATA

Date: Feb 9, 2008

Electrocution as Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Nebraska's Landmark Decision in STATE v. MATA Introduction State of Nebraska v. Raymond Mata, Jr., 275 Neb. 1 (2008), is a pivotal case in the Nebraska...