Section 6-1101 – Scope and purpose of rules

May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Nebraska

These Rules govern pleading in civil actions filed on or after January 1, 2003. They apply to the extent not inconsistent with statutes governing such matters.

These Rules shall be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.

These Rules govern pleading in a forcible entry and detainer action only to the extent they are consistent with a court’s jurisdiction over such actions and are not in conflict with law governing such actions.

Neb. Sup. Ct. R. 6-1101

Rule 1 amended May 19, 2004. Renumbered and codified as § 6-1101, effective July 18, 2008.

COMMENT The Rules are authorized by §§ 25-801.01 and 42-353. Jurisdiction to hear a forcible entry and detainer action is discussed in Cummins Mgmt. v. Gilroy, 266 Neb. 635, 667 N.W.2d 538 (2003).