NE Bar Civil Procedure 2

Question 1

What is a counterclaim in Nebraska civil procedure?

Accepted Answer

A claim by the defendant against the plaintiff in the same case

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A claim by a third party

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An appeal of the original decision

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A motion to dismiss

Question 2

What is venue in Nebraska civil cases?

Accepted Answer

The proper geographic location where a case should be filed

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The type of court hearing the case

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The judges chambers

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The courtroom number

Question 3

Under Nebraska rules, what is the burden of proof in civil cases?

Accepted Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Clear and convincing evidence

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Absolute certainty

Question 4

What is the appeals process for district court decisions in Nebraska?

Accepted Answer

File a notice of appeal within the required timeframe with the appellate court

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File a new lawsuit

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Request a new trial from the same judge

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Petition the Governor

Question 5

What is a motion to dismiss in Nebraska civil procedure?

Accepted Answer

A request to end the case for legal insufficiency without reaching the merits

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A motion to postpone the trial

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A motion to add new parties

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A motion to change the judge

Question 6

What is the parol evidence rule in Nebraska?

Accepted Answer

Prior oral agreements cannot contradict a fully integrated written contract

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All oral evidence is admissible

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Written contracts can always be modified orally

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The rule applies only to real estate