Nebraska Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Medical Negligence Standards and Proximate Causation in Supreme Court of Nebraska

Date: Jan 29, 2000

Affirmation of Medical Negligence Standards and Proximate Causation in Supreme Court of Nebraska Introduction In the landmark case of Shelley M. Snyder v. Contemporary Obstetrics Gynecology, P.C....

Abuse of Discretion in Sentencing: STATE v. HARRISON Establishes Key Appellate Review Standards

Date: Jan 23, 1999

Abuse of Discretion in Sentencing: STATE v. HARRISON Establishes Key Appellate Review Standards Introduction State of Nebraska v. Verma J. Harrison, 255 Neb. 990 (1999), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Standing to Challenge Attorney Conflict of Interest: Insights from HAWKES v. LEWIS and Itkin

Date: Oct 31, 1998

Standing to Challenge Attorney Conflict of Interest: Insights from HAWKES v. LEWIS and Itkin Introduction In the landmark case of HAWKES v. LEWIS and Itkin, the Supreme Court of Nebraska addressed...

Malice Not Required for Second-Degree Murder in Nebraska: State v. Burlison

Date: Aug 15, 1998

Malice Not Required for Second-Degree Murder in Nebraska: State v. Burlison Introduction In the landmark case of State of Nebraska v. Gary L. Burlison, decided on August 14, 1998, the Supreme Court...

Enhancing Plaintiff Recovery: The Impact of Preexisting Conditions in Negligence Cases

Date: May 25, 1996

Enhancing Plaintiff Recovery: The Impact of Preexisting Conditions in Negligence Cases Introduction The case of Lawrence E. David v. Edith DeLeon serves as a pivotal exploration into the complexities...

Establishing the Reasonableness Standard in Alimony Awards: KELLY v. KELLY

Date: May 28, 1994

Establishing the Reasonableness Standard in Alimony Awards: KELLY v. KELLY Introduction Philip M. Kelly, Appellee and Cross-Appellant, v. Linda F. Kelly, Appellant and Cross-Appellee is a landmark...

Strict Interpretation of Lease Terms and Appeal Rights: Analysis of Baker's Supermarkets, Inc. v. Feldmans

Date: Jul 10, 1993

Strict Interpretation of Lease Terms and Appeal Rights: Analysis of Baker's Supermarkets, Inc. v. Feldmans Introduction The case of Baker's Supermarkets, Inc. v. Albert L. Feldman and Meyer H....

Parental Physical Absence Permitted in Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings: Establishing a New Precedent in In Re Interest of L.V.

Date: Apr 4, 1992

Parental Physical Absence Permitted in Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings: Establishing a New Precedent in In Re Interest of L.V. Introduction The case State of Nebraska v. W.V., officially...

Determining Finality and Appealability of Juvenile Detention Orders: Insights from 'In re Interest of R.G.'

Date: Jun 15, 1991

Determining Finality and Appealability of Juvenile Detention Orders: Insights from In re Interest of R.G. Introduction The case of State of Nebraska v. L.G.P. (In re Interest of R.G., 238 Neb. 405,...

Establishing Standards for Insurer’s Bad Faith Claims: Ruwe v. Farmers Mutual United Insurance Co.

Date: May 11, 1991

Establishing Standards for Insurer’s Bad Faith Claims: Ruwe v. Farmers Mutual United Insurance Co. Introduction Ruwe v. Farmers Mutual United Insurance Co. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...

Clarifying 'Exceptional Depravity' in Capital Punishment: Supreme Court of Nebraska's Analysis in STATE v. PALMER

Date: Dec 30, 1986

Clarifying 'Exceptional Depravity' in Capital Punishment: Supreme Court of Nebraska's Analysis in STATE v. PALMER Introduction State of Nebraska v. Charles Jess Palmer, 224 Neb. 282 (1986) is a...

State v. Irish: Clarifying Standards for Valid Pleas and Sentencing Discretion

Date: Oct 11, 1986

State v. Irish: Clarifying Standards for Valid Pleas and Sentencing Discretion Introduction State of Nebraska v. Richard Irish, 223 Neb. 814 (1986), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Personal Goodwill in Professional Practices Not Divisible Marital Property: Taylor v. Taylor

Date: May 17, 1986

Personal Goodwill in Professional Practices Not Divisible Marital Property: Taylor v. Taylor Introduction Ann Hahn Taylor appealed the district court's decree dissolving her marriage with Richert...

Substantial Steps in Criminal Attempt: Analysis of State v. Manchester

Date: Mar 12, 1983

Substantial Steps in Criminal Attempt: Analysis of State v. Manchester Introduction State v. Grant Manchester is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Nebraska rendered on March 11, 1983. This...

Nebraska Supreme Court Affirms Judicial Authority in Child Visitation Matters

Date: Oct 11, 1980

Nebraska Supreme Court Affirms Judicial Authority in Child Visitation Matters Introduction The case of Michael G. Deacon v. Kristena Lee Deacon (No. 42775) was adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Right-of-Way and Recovery for Aggravation of Preexisting Conditions: Insights from McCall v. Weeks

Date: Jan 25, 1969

Right-of-Way and Recovery for Aggravation of Preexisting Conditions: Insights from McCall v. Weeks Introduction McCall v. Weeks is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nebraska on...

Mandatory Widow's Allowance and Contiguous Homestead Selection Established in In re Estate of Fred W. Thomas

Date: Apr 3, 1965

Mandatory Widow's Allowance and Contiguous Homestead Selection Established in In re Estate of Fred W. Thomas 1. Introduction The case of In re Estate of Fred W. Thomas, Deceased. Genevieve M. Thomas,...