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cannot commit error in Nebraska

100 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2026 31 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Jirkovsky v. Jirkovskygreen
neb · 1995 · cited in 6 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1995–1999
2 sentences

1999Jirkovsky v. Jirkovsky, 247 Neb. 141 , 525 N.W.2d 615 (1995).

1999Jirkovsky v. Jirkovsky, 247 Neb. 141 , 525 N.W.2d 615 (1995).

26
State v. Fletchergreen
neb · 1985 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1990–1993
2 sentences

1993We have frequently stated, “In the absence of plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, *577 the issue will be disregarded inasmuch as a trial court cannot commit error regarding an issue never presented and submitted for disposition in the trial court.” State v. Oldfield, 236 Neb. 433, 438 , 461 N.W.2d 554, 559 (1990) (citing State v. Fletcher, 221 Neb. 562 , 378 N.W.2d 859 (1985)).

1993We have frequently stated, “In the absence of plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, *577 the issue will be disregarded inasmuch as a trial court cannot commit error regarding an issue never presented and submitted for disposition in the trial court.” State v. Oldfield, 236 Neb. 433, 438 , 461 N.W.2d 554, 559 (1990) (citing State v. Fletcher, 221 Neb. 562 , 378 N.W.2d 859 (1985)).

23
State v. Oldfieldgreen
neb · 1990 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1992–1993
22
State v. Henggreen
nebctapp · 2017 · cited in 4 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2017–2022
2 sentences

2022See, e.g., State v. Heng, 25 Neb.

2020State v. Heng, 25 Neb.

14
Brown v. Jacobsen Land & Cattle Co.green
neb · 2017 · cited in 4 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018In an ordinary civil case, an appellate court will not consider an issue on appeal that was not presented to or passed upon by the trial court, because a trial court cannot commit error in resolving an issue never presented and submitted to it for disposition.12 Statutes govern the scope of review by the TERC, and, as an administrative 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 See Brown v. Jacobsen Land & Cattle Co., 297 Neb. 541 , 900 N.W.2d 765 (2017). - 273 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports UPPER REPUBLICAN NRD v. DUNDY CTY.

2018In an ordinary civil case, an appellate court will not consider an issue on appeal that was not presented to or passed upon by the trial court, because a trial court cannot commit error in resolving an issue never presented and submitted to it for disposition.12 Statutes govern the scope of review by the TERC, and, as an administrative 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 See Brown v. Jacobsen Land & Cattle Co., 297 Neb. 541 , 900 N.W.2d 765 (2017). - 273 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports UPPER REPUBLICAN NRD v. DUNDY CTY.

14
V.C. v. Casadygreen
neb · 2001 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2002–2024
2 sentences

2024See, V.C. v. Casady, 262 Neb. 714 , 634 N.W.2d 798 (2001); Maxwell v. Montey, 262 Neb. 160 , 631 N.W.2d 455 (2001).

2024See, V.C. v. Casady, 262 Neb. 714 , 634 N.W.2d 798 (2001); Maxwell v. Montey, 262 Neb. 160 , 631 N.W.2d 455 (2001).

12
State v. Molinagreen
neb · 2006 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2006–2021
2 sentences

2021As has been often stated, “In the absence of plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, the issue will be disregarded inasmuch as the trial court cannot commit error regarding an issue never presented and submitted for disposition in the trial court.” State v. Molina, 271 Neb. 488, 529 , 713 N.W.2d 412, 447 (2006).

2021As has been often stated, “In the absence of plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, the issue will be disregarded inasmuch as the trial court cannot commit error regarding an issue never presented and submitted for disposition in the trial court.” State v. Molina, 271 Neb. 488, 529 , 713 N.W.2d 412, 447 (2006).

12
State v. Krusegreen
neb · 2019 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020As we recently explained, “[t]his is primarily so because a trial court cannot commit error regarding an issue that was never presented to it or submitted for its disposition.” State v. Kruse, 303 Neb. 799, 811 , 931 N.W.2d 148, 156 (2019).

2020As we recently explained, “[t]his is primarily so because a trial court cannot commit error regarding an issue that was never presented to it or submitted for its disposition.” State v. Kruse, 303 Neb. 799, 811 , 931 N.W.2d 148, 156 (2019).

12
State v. Dixongreen
neb · 1991 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1992–2003
12
State v. Turnergreen
neb · 1997 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Libra v. Lahmgreen
nebctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
United States v. Ho Ka Yunggreen
ca3 · 2022 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
United States v. Dennis Sryniawskigreen
ca8 · 2022 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
State v. Munozgreen
neb · 2019 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
State v. Thompsongreen
neb · 2009 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
In Re Interest of JNVgreen
neb · 1986 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
In Re Interest of Kassara M.green
neb · 1999 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
State v. 1987 Jeep Wagoneer VIN 1JCMT7543HT161853green
neb · 1992 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
In Re Estate of Trewgreen
neb · 1993 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11

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 (53)

CaseCitedYears
Eletech, Inc. v. Conveyance Consulting Group green
neb · 2021
2 sentences

2022It is generally true that when a party raises an issue for the first time in an appellate court, the court will disregard it because a lower court cannot commit error in resolving an issue never presented and submitted to it for disposition. 10 However, we have previously found that this rationale does not apply in cases, like this one, where the party would have had to ask a lower court not to follow a controlling decision from this court in order to preserve for appeal an issue that the party claims we incorrectly decided. 11 As such, in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Morgan,

2022It is generally true that when a party raises an issue for the first time in an appellate court, the court will disregard it because a lower court cannot commit error in resolving an issue never presented and submitted to it for disposition. 10 However, we have previously found that this rationale does not apply in cases, like this one, where the party would have had to ask a lower court not to follow a controlling decision from this court in order to preserve for appeal an issue that the party claims we incorrectly decided. 11 As such, in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Morgan,

72021–2025
Lackman v. Rousselle green
neb · 1999
2 sentences

2020Lackman v. Rousselle, 257 Neb. 87 , 596 N.W.2d 15 (1999).

2020Lackman v. Rousselle, 257 Neb. 87 , 596 N.W.2d 15 (1999).

41999–2020
Maroulakos v. Walmart Assocs., Inc. green
neb · 2018
2 sentences

2018As stated in Logsdon, the presumption is that a personal risk is non- compensable and it is incumbent on the employee to prove an affirmative condition of employment caused or contributed to the ultimate injury.29 The increased-danger rule may be a valid theory for establishing that an injury arose out of employment, which we need not determine here, but it is a separate theory from arguing a fall was caused by an employment condition or a neutral cause. [8,9] Absent plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, it will be disregarded inasmuch as the trial cour

2018As stated in Logsdon, the presumption is that a personal risk is non- compensable and it is incumbent on the employee to prove an affirmative condition of employment caused or contributed to the ultimate injury.29 The increased-danger rule may be a valid theory for establishing that an injury arose out of employment, which we need not determine here, but it is a separate theory from arguing a fall was caused by an employment condition or a neutral cause. [8,9] Absent plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, it will be disregarded inasmuch as the trial cour

42018–2019
Ways v. Shively green
neb · 2002
2 sentences

2019Ways v. Shively, 264 Neb. 250 , 646 N.W.2d 621 (2002).

2019Ways v. Shively, 264 Neb. 250 , 646 N.W.2d 621 (2002).

42003–2019
State v. Lester green
neb · 2017
2 sentences

2018As stated in Logsdon, the presumption is that a personal risk is non- compensable and it is incumbent on the employee to prove an affirmative condition of employment caused or contributed to the ultimate injury.29 The increased-danger rule may be a valid theory for establishing that an injury arose out of employment, which we need not determine here, but it is a separate theory from arguing a fall was caused by an employment condition or a neutral cause. [8,9] Absent plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, it will be disregarded inasmuch as the trial cour

2018As stated in Logsdon, the presumption is that a personal risk is non- compensable and it is incumbent on the employee to prove an affirmative condition of employment caused or contributed to the ultimate injury.29 The increased-danger rule may be a valid theory for establishing that an injury arose out of employment, which we need not determine here, but it is a separate theory from arguing a fall was caused by an employment condition or a neutral cause. [8,9] Absent plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, it will be disregarded inasmuch as the trial cour

42017–2019
State v. Davlin green
neb · 2003
2 sentences

2018State v. Davlin, 265 Neb. 386 , 658 N.W.2d 1 (2003).

2018State v. Davlin, 265 Neb. 386 , 658 N.W.2d 1 (2003).

42003–2018
In Re Interest of Natasha H. green
neb · 1999
2 sentences

2005In re Interest of Natasha H. & Sierra H., 258 Neb. 131 , 602 N.W.2d 439 (1999).

2005In re Interest of Natasha H. & Sierra H., 258 Neb. 131 , 602 N.W.2d 439 (1999).

42001–2005
State v. Johnson green
neb · 2023
2 sentences

2026Id.

2025Id.

32025–2026
Saylor v. State green
neb · 2023
2 sentences

2026Id.

2026Id.

32023–2026
Elbert v. Young green
neb · 2022
2 sentences

2023Appellate courts do not entertain such new arguments or theo- ries because “a lower court cannot commit error in resolving an issue that was never presented and submitted to it for dis- position.” Id. at 71-72 , 977 N.W.2d at 903 .

2023Appellate courts do not entertain such new arguments or theo- ries because “a lower court cannot commit error in resolving an issue that was never presented and submitted to it for dis- position.” Id. at 71-72 , 977 N.W.2d at 903 .

32023–2025
Erin W. v. Charissa W. green
neb · 2017
2 sentences

2017Id.

2017Cite as 297 Neb. 143 was not presented to or passed upon by the trial court.8 This is because the trial court cannot commit error in resolving an issue never presented and submitted to it for disposition.9 Because Charissa never presented the issue to the trial court, we decline to address whether § 43-1414 has any application on these facts. [10] Section 43-1412.01 is the statute governing disestab- lishment of paternity.

32017–2017
State v. Watt green
neb · 2013
2 sentences

2015Id.

2014Id.

32013–2015
State v. Faber green
neb · 2002
2 sentences

2004State v. Davlin, 265 Neb. 386 , 658 N.W.2d 1 (2003); State v. Faber, 264 Neb. 198 , 647 N.W.2d 67 (2002).

2004State v. Davlin, 265 Neb. 386 , 658 N.W.2d 1 (2003); State v. Faber, 264 Neb. 198 , 647 N.W.2d 67 (2002).

32003–2004
In Re Adoption of Luke green
neb · 2002
2 sentences

2002In re Adoption of Luke, 263 Neb. 365 , 640 N.W.2d 374 (2002). 4.

2002In re Adoption of Luke, 263 Neb. 365 , 640 N.W.2d 374 (2002). 4.

32002–2002
132 Ventures v. Active Spine Physical Therapy green
neb · 2024
2 sentences

2024ACTIVE SPINE PHYSICAL THERAPY Cite as 318 Neb. 64 [4] An abuse of discretion occurs when a trial court’s deci- sion is based upon reasons that are untenable or unreasonable or if its action is clearly against justice or conscience, reason, and evidence. 7 [5] To sustain a motion for JNOV, the court resolves the con- troversy as a matter of law and may do so only when the facts are such that reasonable minds can draw but one conclusion. 8 [6] A motion for JNOV may be granted when the movant’s previous motion for directed verdict, made at the conclusion of all the evidence, should have been sust

2024ACTIVE SPINE PHYSICAL THERAPY Cite as 318 Neb. 64 [20,21] We do not read § 25-1912.01 as modifying our longstanding case law holding that an appellant assigning as error on appeal the denial of a motion for new trial does not properly raise as grounds for trial court error any grounds that were never assigned or argued to the trial court with respect to the motion. 47 A trial court cannot commit error in resolving an issue never presented and submitted to it for disposition, 48 and an issue not presented to or passed on by the trial court is not appropriate for consideration on appeal. 49 Stat

22024–2025
Maxwell v. Montey green
neb · 2001
2 sentences

2024See, V.C. v. Casady, 262 Neb. 714 , 634 N.W.2d 798 (2001); Maxwell v. Montey, 262 Neb. 160 , 631 N.W.2d 455 (2001).

2024See, V.C. v. Casady, 262 Neb. 714 , 634 N.W.2d 798 (2001); Maxwell v. Montey, 262 Neb. 160 , 631 N.W.2d 455 (2001).

22002–2024
State v. Yah green
neb · 2024
2 sentences

2024YAH Cite as 317 Neb. 730 Appeal from the District Court for Douglas County, Peter C.

2024YAH Cite as 317 Neb. 730 Appeal from the District Court for Douglas County, Peter C.

22024–2024
Buttercase v. Davis green
neb · 2022
2 sentences

2023When an argument or theory is raised for the first time on appeal, it will be disregarded inasmuch as a lower court cannot commit error in resolving an issue that was never pre- sented and submitted to it for disposition. 28 24 See Buttercase v. Davis, ante p. 1, 982 N.W.2d 240 (2022) (to be considered by appellate court, alleged error must be both specifically assigned and specifically argued in brief of party asserting error). 25 See 2019 Neb.

2022DAVIS Cite as 313 Neb. 1 exculpatory evidence,” fails because it was not raised before the trial court. 15 When an argument or theory is raised for the first time on appeal, it will be disregarded inasmuch as a lower court cannot commit error in resolving an issue that was never presented and submitted to it for disposition. 16 The same is true for Buttercase’s arguments that he is actu- ally innocent of obscenity because the videos and images are not obscene under the U.S. Supreme Court’s holding in Miller v. California 17 and that the federal obscenity statute cannot be constitutionally appl

22022–2023
Ecker v. E&A Consulting Grp., Inc. green
neb · 2019
2 sentences

2023Id.

2020Id.

22020–2023
Upper Republican Natural Res. Dist. v. Dundy Cnty. Bd. of Equal. green
neb · 2018
2 sentences

2018In an ordinary civil case, an appellate court will not consider an issue on appeal that was not presented to or passed upon by the trial court, because a trial court cannot commit error in resolving an issue never presented and submitted to it for disposition.12 Statutes govern the scope of review by the TERC, and, as an administrative 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 See Brown v. Jacobsen Land & Cattle Co., 297 Neb. 541 , 900 N.W.2d 765 (2017). - 273 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports UPPER REPUBLICAN NRD v. DUNDY CTY.

2018In an ordinary civil case, an appellate court will not consider an issue on appeal that was not presented to or passed upon by the trial court, because a trial court cannot commit error in resolving an issue never presented and submitted to it for disposition.12 Statutes govern the scope of review by the TERC, and, as an administrative 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 See Brown v. Jacobsen Land & Cattle Co., 297 Neb. 541 , 900 N.W.2d 765 (2017). - 273 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports UPPER REPUBLICAN NRD v. DUNDY CTY.

22018–2018
Smith v. Ruan Transport, Inc. green
neb · 1973
2 sentences

2018As stated in Logsdon, the presumption is that a personal risk is non- compensable and it is incumbent on the employee to prove an affirmative condition of employment caused or contributed to the ultimate injury.29 The increased-danger rule may be a valid theory for establishing that an injury arose out of employment, which we need not determine here, but it is a separate theory from arguing a fall was caused by an employment condition or a neutral cause. [8,9] Absent plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, it will be disregarded inasmuch as the trial cour

2018As stated in Logsdon, the presumption is that a personal risk is non- compensable and it is incumbent on the employee to prove an affirmative condition of employment caused or contributed to the ultimate injury.29 The increased-danger rule may be a valid theory for establishing that an injury arose out of employment, which we need not determine here, but it is a separate theory from arguing a fall was caused by an employment condition or a neutral cause. [8,9] Absent plain error, when an issue is raised for the first time in an appellate court, it will be disregarded inasmuch as the trial cour

22018–2018
State v. Tyma green
neb · 2002
2 sentences

2017Among the 12 jurors and two alternates were a camera company employee, a director of international service and new product development, a dog walker, a natural habitat manager, a credit union employee, a furniture rental employee, a retired postal worker, a family physician, an operation and commu- nications coordinator for a natural gas company, an employee 29 Supplemental brief for appellant at 7. 30 Foster v. Chatman, supra note 24 , 136 S. Ct. at 1754 . 31 State v. Nadeem, 284 Neb. 513 , 822 N.W.2d 372 (2012); State v. Tyma, 264 Neb. 712 , 651 N.W.2d 582 (2002). 32 State v. Nadeem, supra n

2017Among the 12 jurors and two alternates were a camera company employee, a director of international service and new product development, a dog walker, a natural habitat manager, a credit union employee, a furniture rental employee, a retired postal worker, a family physician, an operation and commu- nications coordinator for a natural gas company, an employee 29 Supplemental brief for appellant at 7. 30 Foster v. Chatman, supra note 24 , 136 S. Ct. at 1754 . 31 State v. Nadeem, 284 Neb. 513 , 822 N.W.2d 372 (2012); State v. Tyma, 264 Neb. 712 , 651 N.W.2d 582 (2002). 32 State v. Nadeem, supra n

22003–2017
In Re Estate of Rosso green
neb · 2005
2 sentences

2016In re Estate of Rosso, 270 Neb. 323 , 701 N.W.2d 355 (2005).

2016In re Estate of Rosso, 270 Neb. 323 , 701 N.W.2d 355 (2005).

22014–2016
State v. Cisneros green
neb · 1995
22001–2002
Peters v. Peters neutral
neb · 1975
12024–2024
Jana Davidson v. Rockwell International Cor green
ca5 · 2018
12024–2024
State v. Hammond green
neb · 2023
12024–2024
Sullivan v. State green
neb · 1899
12024–2024
Bulger v. Prenica neutral
neb · 1913
12024–2024
Bridwell v. Walton green
nebctapp · 2019
12024–2024
State v. Vann green
neb · 2020
12022–2022
Schnell v. Schnell green
nebctapp · 2003
12022–2022
State v. Simnick green
neb · 2010
12021–2021
State v. Nielsen green
neb · 2018
12019–2019
State v. Henderson green
neb · 2018
12019–2019
Reed v. Farley green
scotus · 1994
12017–2017
Walsh v. STATE EX REL. STATE BD. OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY neutral
neb · 2009
12017–2017
Foster v. Chatman green
scotus · 2016
12017–2017
Martin v. Martin green
neb · 1972
12015–2015
In Re Interest of Mainor T. green
neb · 2004
12015–2015

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-1106 (9) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-105 (9) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (9) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-403 (8) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319 (7) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-401 (6) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1207 (6) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-404 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3001 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (4) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-707 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NE 100 (1990–2026) CA 3 (2014–2025) MO 2 (1988–2023)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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