TOLLIVER v. VISITING NURSE ASSN., 278 Neb. 532 (2009)

771 N.W.2d 908 PATRICIA C. TOLLIVER AND BETSYE S. MANSER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS COPERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES L. TOLLIVER, DECEASED, APPELLANTS, v. VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF THE MIDLANDS, A NEBRASKA CORPORATION, ET AL., APPELLEES. Supreme Court of Nebraska. No. S-08-357. Filed September 11, 2009. 1. Damages. While the amount of damages presents […]

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STATE v. SCHMIDT, 5 Neb. App. 653 (1997)

562 N.W.2d 859 STATE OF NEBRASKA, APPELLEE, v. RICHARD A. SCHMIDT, SR., APPELLANT. No. A-96-259.Nebraska Court of Appeals. Filed April 22, 1997. 1. Motions for Mistrial: Appeal and Error. The decision to grant a motion for mistrial is within the discretion of the trial court and will be upheld on appeal absent an abuse of […]

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STATE v. SUMMERS, 13 Neb. App. xlix (2005)

State v. Summers. No. A-04-1394.Nebraska Court of Appeals. 2005 Motion of appellee for summary affirmance sustained; judgment affirmed. See, rule 7B(2); State v. Ortiz, 266 Neb. 959, 670 N.W.2d 788 (2003); State v. Narcisse, 264 Neb. 160, 646 N.W.2d 583 (2002); State v. Billups, 263 Neb. 511, 641 N.W.2d 71 (2002).

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IN RE INTEREST OF KOCHNER, 266 Neb. 114 (2003)

662 N.W.2d 195 IN RE INTEREST OF RICHARD KOCHNER, ALLEGED TO BE A MENTALLY ILL DANGEROUS PERSON. RICHARD KOCHNER, APPELLANT, v. MENTAL HEALTH BOARD, LANCASTER COUNTY, APPELLEE. No. S-02-998.Supreme Court of Nebraska. Filed June 6, 2003. 1. Mental Health: Appeal and Error. The district court reviews the determination of a mental health board de novo […]

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NELSON v. LUSTERSTONE SURFACING CO., 258 Neb. 678 (2000)

605 N.W.2d 136 DONALD E. NELSON, APPELLEE, v. LUSTERSTONE SURFACING COMPANY, A NEBRASKA CORPORATION, AND STEPHEN J. MYERS, APPELLANTS. No. S-98-576.Supreme Court of Nebraska. Filed January 28, 2000. 1. Statutes: Appeal and Error. When an appeal calls for statutory interpretation or presents questions of law, an appellate court must reach an independent, correct conclusion irrespective […]

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NEBRASKA STATE BANK v. DUDLEY, 194 Neb. 1 (1975)

229 N.W.2d 559 NEBRASKA STATE BANK, A CORPORATION, APPELLANT, v. CHARLES R. DUDLEY ET AL., APPELLEES. No. 39635.Supreme Court of Nebraska. Filed May 29, 1975. 1. Instructions: Trial. Instructions to a jury should state clearly and concisely the issues of fact and principles of law which are necessary to enable it to properly and efficiently […]

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CLINTON v. FARWELL IRR. DIST., 227 Neb. 187 (1987)

417 N.W.2d 1 JAMES S. CLINTON, APPELLANT, v. FARWELL IRRIGATION DISTRICT ET AL., APPELLEES. No. 86-169.Supreme Court of Nebraska. Filed December 18, 1987. 1. Actions: Parties. A court may determine any controversy between the parties before it, when it can be done without prejudice to the rights of others, or by saving their rights. 2. […]

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