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collateral estoppel doctrine in Nebraska

30 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nebraska courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Stewart v. Hechtmangreen
neb · 1998 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1999–2023
2 sentences

2023See Stewart v. Hechtman, 254 -4- Neb. 992, 581 N.W.2d 416 (1998).

2000Stewart v. Hechtman, 254 Neb. 992 , 581 N.W.2d 416 (1998); Cunningham v. Prime Mover, Inc., 252 Neb. 899 , 567 N.W.2d 178 (1997); Torrison v. Overman, supra; Farm Credit Bank v. Stute, 248 Neb. 573 , 537 N.W.2d 496 (1995).

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AMANDA C. v. Casegreen
neb · 2008 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Amanda C. v. Case, 275 Neb. 757 , 749 N.W.2d 429 (2008).

2008Amanda C. v. Case, 275 Neb. 757 , 749 N.W.2d 429 (2008).

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State on Behalf of JR v. Mendozagreen
neb · 1992 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993(Emphasis omitted.) State on behalf of J.R. v. Mendoza, 240 Neb. 149, 154 , 481 N.W.2d 165, 169 (1992). *865 When viewed with these conditions in mind, it becomes apparent that collateral estoppel does not apply to the case at bar.

1993(Emphasis omitted.) State on behalf of J.R. v. Mendoza, 240 Neb. 149, 154 , 481 N.W.2d 165, 169 (1992). *865 When viewed with these conditions in mind, it becomes apparent that collateral estoppel does not apply to the case at bar.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
FARM CREDIT BANK OF OMAHA v. Stute neutral
neb · 1995
2 sentences

2001Id.: Farm Credit Bank v. Stute, 248 Neb, 573, 537 N.W.2d 496 (1995).

2000Stewart v. Hechtman, 254 Neb. 992 , 581 N.W.2d 416 (1998); Cunningham v. Prime Mover, Inc., 252 Neb. 899 , 567 N.W.2d 178 (1997); Torrison v. Overman, supra; Farm Credit Bank v. Stute, 248 Neb. 573 , 537 N.W.2d 496 (1995).

71996–2001
In Re Estate of Wagner green
neb · 1994
2 sentences

2005Woodward v. Andersen, 261 Neb. 980 , 627 N.W.2d 742 (2001); In re Estate of Wagner, 246 Neb. 625 , 522 N.W.2d 159 (1994).

2005Woodward v. Andersen, 261 Neb. 980 , 627 N.W.2d 742 (2001); In re Estate of Wagner, 246 Neb. 625 , 522 N.W.2d 159 (1994).

51995–2005
Rosse v. Rosse green
neb · 1994
2 sentences

1995In re Estate of Wagner, supra ; How v. Mars, 245 Neb. 420 , 513 N.W.2d 511 (1994); Rosse v. Rosse, 244 Neb. 967 , 510 N.W.2d 73 (1994).

1995In re Estate of Wagner, supra ; How v. Mars, 245 Neb. 420 , 513 N.W.2d 511 (1994); Rosse v. Rosse, 244 Neb. 967 , 510 N.W.2d 73 (1994).

41994–1995
Woodward v. Andersen green
neb · 2001
2 sentences

2016Relying on the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the Nebraska Supreme Court reasoned that the corporation had been mari- tal property and that “[in] order to equitably distribute the property, a necessary determination involved the value of the corporation.” Id. at 988 , 627 N.W.2d at 749 .

2016Relying on the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the Nebraska Supreme Court reasoned that the corporation had been mari- tal property and that “[in] order to equitably distribute the property, a necessary determination involved the value of the corporation.” Id. at 988 , 627 N.W.2d at 749 .

32005–2016
Torrison Ex Rel. Torrison v. Overman green
neb · 1996
2 sentences

2002Torrison v. Overman, 250 Neb. 164 , 549 N.W.2d 124 (1996).

2002Torrison v. Overman, 250 Neb. 164 , 549 N.W.2d 124 (1996).

31998–2002
Cunningham v. Prime Mover, Inc. green
neb · 1997
2 sentences

2000Stewart v. Hechtman, 254 Neb. 992 , 581 N.W.2d 416 (1998); Cunningham v. Prime Mover, Inc., 252 Neb. 899 , 567 N.W.2d 178 (1997); Torrison v. Overman, supra; Farm Credit Bank v. Stute, 248 Neb. 573 , 537 N.W.2d 496 (1995).

2000Stewart v. Hechtman, 254 Neb. 992 , 581 N.W.2d 416 (1998); Cunningham v. Prime Mover, Inc., 252 Neb. 899 , 567 N.W.2d 178 (1997); Torrison v. Overman, supra; Farm Credit Bank v. Stute, 248 Neb. 573 , 537 N.W.2d 496 (1995).

31998–2000
How v. Mars green
neb · 1994
2 sentences

1995In re Estate of Wagner, supra ; How v. Mars, 245 Neb. 420 , 513 N.W.2d 511 (1994); Rosse v. Rosse, 244 Neb. 967 , 510 N.W.2d 73 (1994).

1995In re Estate of Wagner, supra ; How v. Mars, 245 Neb. 420 , 513 N.W.2d 511 (1994); Rosse v. Rosse, 244 Neb. 967 , 510 N.W.2d 73 (1994).

31994–1995
Eicher v. Mid America Financial Investment Corp. green
neb · 2005
2 sentences

2016Corp., 270 Neb. 370 , 702 N.W.2d 792 (2005). - 334 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 294 Nebraska R eports RM CAMPBELL INDUS. v. MIDWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY Cite as 294 Neb. 326 relitigation not only of those matters actually litigated, but also of those matters which might have been litigated in the prior action.9 The doctrine rests on the necessity to terminate litiga- tion and on the belief that a person should not be vexed twice for the same cause.10 [10,11] Under the doctrine of collateral estoppel, or issue preclusion, when an issue of ultimate fact has been deter- mined by a final j

2016Corp., 270 Neb. 370 , 702 N.W.2d 792 (2005). - 334 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 294 Nebraska R eports RM CAMPBELL INDUS. v. MIDWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY Cite as 294 Neb. 326 relitigation not only of those matters actually litigated, but also of those matters which might have been litigated in the prior action.9 The doctrine rests on the necessity to terminate litiga- tion and on the belief that a person should not be vexed twice for the same cause.10 [10,11] Under the doctrine of collateral estoppel, or issue preclusion, when an issue of ultimate fact has been deter- mined by a final j

22007–2016
Petska v. Olson Gravel, Inc. green
neb · 1993
2 sentences

1995In re Estate of Wagner, 246 Neb. 625 , 522 N.W.2d 159 (1994); Petska v. Olson Gravel, Inc., 243 Neb. 568 , 500 N.W.2d 828 (1993).

1995In re Estate of Wagner, 246 Neb. 625 , 522 N.W.2d 159 (1994); Petska v. Olson Gravel, Inc., 243 Neb. 568 , 500 N.W.2d 828 (1993).

21995–1995
RM Campbell Indus. v. Midwest Renewable Energy green
neb · 2016
1 sentence

2016Corp., 270 Neb. 370 , 702 N.W.2d 792 (2005). - 334 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 294 Nebraska R eports RM CAMPBELL INDUS. v. MIDWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY Cite as 294 Neb. 326 relitigation not only of those matters actually litigated, but also of those matters which might have been litigated in the prior action.9 The doctrine rests on the necessity to terminate litiga- tion and on the belief that a person should not be vexed twice for the same cause.10 [10,11] Under the doctrine of collateral estoppel, or issue preclusion, when an issue of ultimate fact has been deter- mined by a final j

12016–2016
Hara v. Reichert green
neb · 2014
1 sentence

2016Hara v. Reichert, 287 Neb. 577 , 843 N.W.2d 812 (2014).

12016–2016
Thomas Edward Nesbitt v. Frank X. Hopkins, Warden, Nebraska State Penitentiary green
ca8 · 1996
2 sentences

2002Nesbitt v. Hopkins, 86 F.3d 118 (8th Cir. 1996).

2002In a criminal case, a fact previously determined is not an “ultimate fact” precluded by the collateral estoppel principle unless it was necessarily determined by the fact finder against the government and, in the second prosecution, that “ ‘same fact is required to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict.’ ” Id. at 120 , quoting Prince v. Lockhart, 971 F.2d 118 (8th Cir. 1992).

12002–2002
Thomas Lakes Owners Ass'n v. Riley green
nebctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2002Thomas Lakes Owners Assn. v. Riley, 9 Neb.

12002–2002
PIPE AND PILING v. Betterman & Katelman green
nebctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2002Id.

12002–2002
cluster 587665 green
ca8 · 1992
1 sentence

2002In a criminal case, a fact previously determined is not an “ultimate fact” precluded by the collateral estoppel principle unless it was necessarily determined by the fact finder against the government and, in the second prosecution, that “ ‘same fact is required to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict.’ ” Id. at 120 , quoting Prince v. Lockhart, 971 F.2d 118 (8th Cir. 1992).

12002–2002
Kopecky v. National Farms, Inc. green
neb · 1994
2 sentences

1998Kopecky v. National Farms, Inc., 244 Neb. 846 , 510 N.W.2d 41 (1994).

1998Kopecky v. National Farms, Inc., 244 Neb. 846 , 510 N.W.2d 41 (1994).

11998–1998
Bartunek v. Geo. A. Hormel & Co. green
nebctapp · 1994
1 sentence

1995App. at 608, 513 N.W.2d at 553 , and found that Bartunek had obtained full recovery from Gentrup for purposes of determining whether Hormel was entitled to subrogation.

11995–1995
United States of America Ex Rel. Robert Hubbard v. Robert S. Hatrak green
ca3 · 1978
1 sentence

1994Hubbard v. Hatrak, 588 F.2d 414 (3d Cir.1978), cert. denied 440 U.S. 974 , 99 S.Ct. 1541 , 59 L.Ed.2d 792 (1979), which held that the federal Due Process Clause did not impose a collateral estoppel requirement in favor of a criminal defendant who was not a party to the first case.

11994–1994
Krohn v. Gardner green
neb · 1991
2 sentences

1994Writing about issue preclusion in Krohn v. Gardner, 238 Neb. 460 , 471 N.W.2d 391 (1991), the court stated that the basis of the doctrine is that the party to be affected, or someone with whom he or she is in privity, has litigated or has had an opportunity to litigate the same matter in the prior action. “ ‘Due process requires that the rule of collateral estoppel operate only against persons who have had their day in court either as a party to a prior suit or as a privy.’ ” Id. at 463 , 471 N.W.2d at 394 , quoting Hickman v. Southwest Dairy Suppliers, Inc., supra. The doctrine of issue precl

1994Writing about issue preclusion in Krohn v. Gardner, 238 Neb. 460 , 471 N.W.2d 391 (1991), the court stated that the basis of the doctrine is that the party to be affected, or someone with whom he or she is in privity, has litigated or has had an opportunity to litigate the same matter in the prior action. “ ‘Due process requires that the rule of collateral estoppel operate only against persons who have had their day in court either as a party to a prior suit or as a privy.’ ” Id. at 463 , 471 N.W.2d at 394 , quoting Hickman v. Southwest Dairy Suppliers, Inc., supra. The doctrine of issue precl

11994–1994
Jackson v. Henderson green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1994Hubbard v. Hatrak, 588 F.2d 414 (3d Cir.1978), cert. denied 440 U.S. 974 , 99 S.Ct. 1541 , 59 L.Ed.2d 792 (1979), which held that the federal Due Process Clause did not impose a collateral estoppel requirement in favor of a criminal defendant who was not a party to the first case.

1994Hubbard v. Hatrak, 588 F.2d 414 (3d Cir.1978), cert. denied 440 U.S. 974 , 99 S.Ct. 1541 , 59 L.Ed.2d 792 (1979), which held that the federal Due Process Clause did not impose a collateral estoppel requirement in favor of a criminal defendant who was not a party to the first case.

11994–1994
Jawa v. Fayetteville State University green
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

1994Hubbard v. Hatrak, 588 F.2d 414 (3d Cir.1978), cert. denied 440 U.S. 974 , 99 S.Ct. 1541 , 59 L.Ed.2d 792 (1979), which held that the federal Due Process Clause did not impose a collateral estoppel requirement in favor of a criminal defendant who was not a party to the first case.

11994–1994
WOODMEN OF WORLD LIFE IS v. PETER KIEWIT SONS'CO. green
neb · 1976
2 sentences

1990Soc. v. Peter Kiewit Sons’ Co., 196 Neb. 158 , 241 N.W.2d 674 (1976).

1990Soc. v. Peter Kiewit Sons’ Co., 196 Neb. 158 , 241 N.W.2d 674 (1976).

11990–1990
Vincent v. Peter Pan Bakers, Inc. neutral
neb · 1967
2 sentences

1990The doctrine of collateral estoppel “recognizes that limits on litigation are desirable, but a person should not be denied a day in court unfairly.” Vincent v. Peter Pan Bakers, Inc., 182 Neb. 206, 207 , 153 N.W.2d 849 (1967); Woodmen of the World Life Ins.

1990The doctrine of collateral estoppel “recognizes that limits on litigation are desirable, but a person should not be denied a day in court unfairly.” Vincent v. Peter Pan Bakers, Inc., 182 Neb. 206, 207 , 153 N.W.2d 849 (1967); Woodmen of the World Life Ins.

11990–1990
Johnson v. Marsh green
neb · 1945
2 sentences

1981In Johnson v. Marsh, 146 Neb. 257 , 19 N.W.2d 366 (1945), we held that where cases are interwoven and interdependent and the controversy involved has already been considered and determined in a prior proceeding involving one of the parties now before the court, the court has the right to examine its own records and take judicial notice of its own proceedings and judgment in the prior action.

1981In Johnson v. Marsh, 146 Neb. 257 , 19 N.W.2d 366 (1945), we held that where cases are interwoven and interdependent and the controversy involved has already been considered and determined in a prior proceeding involving one of the parties now before the court, the court has the right to examine its own records and take judicial notice of its own proceedings and judgment in the prior action.

11981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-1106 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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