Nebraska Case Commentaries

Due-Process Notice to Corporate Landowners and the Finality of Decertified Irrigated Acres: A Commentary on State ex rel. Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD, 319 Neb. 681 (2025)

Date: Aug 25, 2025

Due-Process Notice to Corporate Landowners and the Finality of Decertified Irrigated Acres: A Commentary on State ex rel. Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD, 319 Neb. 681 (2025) 1. Introduction The...

The Invited-Error Bar to Mid-Litigation Shifts in Contract-Damages Theories: Commentary on D&M Roofing & Siding v. Distribution, Inc., 319 Neb. 707 (2025)

Date: Aug 25, 2025

The Invited-Error Bar to Mid-Litigation Shifts in Contract-Damages Theories: Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Party Concessions in D&M Roofing & Siding v. Distribution, Inc. (319 Neb. 707) 1....

Mandamus as the Tool to Correct PILOT Fund Misallocations: The Treasurer’s Ministerial Duty under Article VIII § 11 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 70-651.04

Date: Aug 25, 2025

Mandamus as the Tool to Correct PILOT Fund Misallocations: The Treasurer’s Ministerial Duty under Article VIII § 11 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 70-651.04 Introduction In State ex rel. Douglas Cty. Sch....

“When the Water Shuts Off”: Due-Process Notice to Corporate Landowners and the Finality of Irrigated-Acre Reductions under Neb. Rev. Stat. §46-746(1) – A Commentary on State ex rel. Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD, 319 Neb. 681 (2025)

Date: Aug 25, 2025

“When the Water Shuts Off”: Due-Process Notice to Corporate Landowners and the Finality of Irrigated-Acre Reductions under Neb. Rev. Stat. §46-746(1) A Comprehensive Commentary on State ex rel....

Extending Standing Under the Nebraska Uniform Power of Attorney Act: A Commentary on Kimball v. Rosedale Ranch, 319 Neb. 650 (2025)

Date: Aug 16, 2025

Extending Standing Under the Nebraska Uniform Power of Attorney Act: A Commentary on Kimball v. Rosedale Ranch, 319 Neb. 650 (2025) Introduction The Nebraska Supreme Court’s decision in Kimball v....

Ricker v. Nebraska Methodist – Solidifying Nebraska Courts’ Inherent Power to Exclude Late-Disclosed Experts

Date: Aug 13, 2025

Ricker v. Nebraska Methodist Health System, Inc. Affirming Courts’ Inherent Authority to Enforce Progression Orders by Excluding Late-Disclosed Expert Testimony 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of...

“No Right to a Parole Discharge Date for Lifers” – Commentary on Deckard v. Cotton (319 Neb. 615)

Date: Aug 6, 2025

“No Right to a Parole Discharge Date for Lifers” Commentary on Deckard v. Cotton, 319 Neb. 615 (2025) Introduction Deckard v. Cotton presented the Nebraska Supreme Court with the question whether the...

State v. Sutton: Nebraska Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Notice for All Constitutional Challenges under Rule § 2-109(E)

Date: Aug 6, 2025

State v. Sutton: Nebraska Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Notice for All Constitutional Challenges under Rule § 2-109(E) 1. Introduction In State v. Sutton, 319 Neb. 581 (2025), the Nebraska Supreme...

The “Effective Termination” Doctrine: Merithew v. City of Omaha (2025) and the Expanded Definition of Adverse Employment Action Under the NFEPA

Date: Jul 30, 2025

The “Effective Termination” Doctrine: Merithew v. City of Omaha (319 Neb. 551, 2025) and the Expanded Definition of Adverse Employment Action Under the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act...

State v. Dolinar: Permanent Waiver of Nebraska’s Statutory Speedy-Trial Right by Defense-Requested Continuance & Expanded Use of Judicial Notice

Date: Jul 30, 2025

State v. Dolinar: Permanent Waiver of Nebraska’s Statutory Speedy-Trial Right by Defense-Requested Continuance & Expanded Use of Judicial Notice Introduction On 25 July 2025, the Nebraska Supreme...

No Automatic Prejudice for Material Discovery Violations & Unified Standard for Speedy-Trial Review: A Commentary on State v. Ramos (319 Neb. 511)

Date: Jul 30, 2025

No Automatic Prejudice for Material Discovery Violations & Unified Standard for Speedy-Trial Review: A Commentary on State v. Ramos (319 Neb. 511) Introduction State v. Ramos, 319 Neb. 511 (Neb. Sup....

Absolute and Unconditional Guaranties & Assignee Standing Clarified – A Commentary on Henderson State Co. v. Garrelts (319 Neb. 485)

Date: Jul 23, 2025

Absolute and Unconditional Guaranties & Assignee Standing Clarified – Commentary on Henderson State Co. v. Garrelts (319 Neb. 485) 1. Introduction In Henderson State Company v. Garrelts, 319 Neb. 485...

Intra-Action Child Support Petitions Permitted After Bridge Orders: A Comprehensive Commentary on Jones v. Colgrove (319 Neb. 461)

Date: Jul 23, 2025

Intra-Action Child Support Petitions Permitted After Bridge Orders: A Comprehensive Commentary on Jones v. Colgrove (319 Neb. 461) 1. Introduction The Nebraska Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v....

Contractor-Billed Waste Fees Exempt from Voter Approval: A Commentary on Johnson v. City of Omaha, 319 Neb. 402 (2025)

Date: Jul 12, 2025

Contractor-Billed Waste Fees Exempt from Voter Approval: In-Depth Commentary on Johnson v. City of Omaha, 319 Neb. 402 (2025) 1. Introduction In Johnson v. City of Omaha, the Nebraska Supreme Court...

State v. Sawyer: Nebraska Supreme Court Defines “Digital Abandonment” and Re-Affirms Liberal Joinder of Offenses

Date: Jul 12, 2025

State v. Sawyer: Nebraska Supreme Court Defines “Digital Abandonment” and Re-Affirms Liberal Joinder of Offenses Introduction In State v. Sawyer, 319 Neb. 435 (2025), the Nebraska Supreme Court...

The “Single-Document Judgment” Mandate and the Limits of Voluntary Dismissal: A Commentary on Elbert v. Keating, O'Gara (319 Neb. 390)

Date: Jul 12, 2025

The “Single-Document Judgment” Mandate and the Futility of Voluntary Dismissal Tactics: Commentary on Elbert v. Keating, O'Gara, 319 Neb. 390 (2025) Introduction The Nebraska Supreme Court’s decision...

Johnson v. Village of Polk (319 Neb. 352): Co-Equal Permitting – Municipal Wellhead Protection Ordinances Coexist with NRD Well-Drilling Authority

Date: Jul 5, 2025

Johnson v. Village of Polk (319 Neb. 352): Co-Equal Permitting – Municipal Wellhead Protection Ordinances Coexist with NRD Well-Drilling Authority Introduction The Nebraska Supreme Court’s decision...

Brooks “Good-Cause” Exclusion: Clarifying Nebraska’s Speedy-Trial Clock for Pre-Hearing Discovery Delays

Date: Jul 5, 2025

Brooks “Good-Cause” Exclusion: Clarifying Nebraska’s Speedy-Trial Clock for Pre-Hearing Discovery Delays 1. Introduction In State v. Brooks, 319 Neb. 377 (2025), the Nebraska Supreme Court confronted...

Dugan v. Sorensen: Redefining “Course of Conduct” and Limiting Justification Defenses in Nebraska Harassment Protection Orders

Date: Jul 4, 2025

Dugan v. Sorensen: Clarifying the “Course of Conduct” Requirement and Curtailing Justification Defenses for Harassment Protection Orders in Nebraska 1. Introduction On 27 June 2025 the Nebraska...

Expert Testimony as the Mandatory Benchmark for the Standard of Care: Commentary on J.R.M.B. v. Alegent Creighton Health (319 Neb. 287)

Date: Jul 4, 2025

Expert Testimony as the Mandatory Benchmark for the Standard of Care: Commentary on J.R.M.B. v. Alegent Creighton Health, 319 Neb. 287 (Neb. Sup. Ct. 2025) 1. Introduction In J.R.M.B. v. Alegent...