burden to prove defense in Nebraska

12 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2023 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 (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
League v. Vanicegreen neb · 1985 · cited in 5 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1988–1991 2 sentences 1991STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS “ ‘A defendant alleging the statute of limitations as an affirmative defense has the burden to prove such defense.’ ” Millman v. County of Butler, 235 Neb. 915, 935 , 458 N.W.2d 207, 219 (1990) (quoting from League v. Vanice, 221 Neb. 34 , 374 N.W.2d 849 (1985)). 1991STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS “ ‘A defendant alleging the statute of limitations as an affirmative defense has the burden to prove such defense.’ ” Millman v. County of Butler, 235 Neb. 915, 935 , 458 N.W.2d 207, 219 (1990) (quoting from League v. Vanice, 221 Neb. 34 , 374 N.W.2d 849 (1985)).	3	5
Strode v. City of Ashlandgreen neb · 2016 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2018–2023 2 sentences 2023See Strode, 295 Neb. at 52 , 886 N.W.2d at 302 (“[t]he general rule is that where a complaint does not disclose on its face that it is barred by the statute of limitations, a defendant must plead the statute as an affirmative defense and, in that event, the defendant has the burden to prove that defense”); John P. Lenich, Nebraska Civil Procedure, § 5:35 (2023) (explain- ing that if complaint does not show on its face that action is time barred, defendant must plead statute of limitations to preserve defense). 2023See Strode, 295 Neb. at 52 , 886 N.W.2d at 302 (“[t]he general rule is that where a complaint does not disclose on its face that it is barred by the statute of limitations, a defendant must plead the statute as an affirmative defense and, in that event, the defendant has the burden to prove that defense”); John P. Lenich, Nebraska Civil Procedure, § 5:35 (2023) (explain- ing that if complaint does not show on its face that action is time barred, defendant must plead statute of limitations to preserve defense).	1	2
Van Burg v. Van Engengreen neb · 1906 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1985–1990 2 sentences 1990Part. v. Geotechnical Servs., 230 Neb. 22 , 430 N.W.2d 34 (1988); Van Burg v. Van Engen, 76 Neb. 816 , 107 N.W. 1006 (1906). 1990Part. v. Geotechnical Servs., 230 Neb. 22 , 430 N.W.2d 34 (1988); Van Burg v. Van Engen, 76 Neb. 816 , 107 N.W. 1006 (1906).	1	2
Millman v. County of Butlergreen neb · 1990 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS “ ‘A defendant alleging the statute of limitations as an affirmative defense has the burden to prove such defense.’ ” Millman v. County of Butler, 235 Neb. 915, 935 , 458 N.W.2d 207, 219 (1990) (quoting from League v. Vanice, 221 Neb. 34 , 374 N.W.2d 849 (1985)). 1991STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS “ ‘A defendant alleging the statute of limitations as an affirmative defense has the burden to prove such defense.’ ” Millman v. County of Butler, 235 Neb. 915, 935 , 458 N.W.2d 207, 219 (1990) (quoting from League v. Vanice, 221 Neb. 34 , 374 N.W.2d 849 (1985)).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
Reimers-Hild v. State green neb · 2007 2 sentences 2017And we have repeated this holding in other cases.31 26 See Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Assn., 261 Neb. 184 , 622 N.W.2d 620 (2001). 27 See Lamb, supra note 25 . 28 Maresh v. State, 241 Neb. 496 , 489 N.W.2d 298 (1992) (superseded in part by statute as stated in Walton v. Patil, 279 Neb. 974 , 783 N.W.2d 438 (2010)). 29 Id. 30 Sherrod, supra note 20 . 31 See, Hall, supra note 19 ; Doe v. Board of Regents, 280 Neb. 492 , 788 N.W.2d 264 (2010); Reimers-Hild v. State, 274 Neb. 438 , 741 N.W.2d 155 (2007); Lawry, supra note 22 ; Sherrod, supra note 20 ; D.M., supra note 24. - 972 - Nebraska Su 2017And we have repeated this holding in other cases.31 26 See Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Assn., 261 Neb. 184 , 622 N.W.2d 620 (2001). 27 See Lamb, supra note 25 . 28 Maresh v. State, 241 Neb. 496 , 489 N.W.2d 298 (1992) (superseded in part by statute as stated in Walton v. Patil, 279 Neb. 974 , 783 N.W.2d 438 (2010)). 29 Id. 30 Sherrod, supra note 20 . 31 See, Hall, supra note 19 ; Doe v. Board of Regents, 280 Neb. 492 , 788 N.W.2d 264 (2010); Reimers-Hild v. State, 274 Neb. 438 , 741 N.W.2d 155 (2007); Lawry, supra note 22 ; Sherrod, supra note 20 ; D.M., supra note 24. - 972 - Nebraska Su	1	2017–2017
Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Ass'n green neb · 2001 2 sentences 2017And we have repeated this holding in other cases.31 26 See Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Assn., 261 Neb. 184 , 622 N.W.2d 620 (2001). 27 See Lamb, supra note 25 . 28 Maresh v. State, 241 Neb. 496 , 489 N.W.2d 298 (1992) (superseded in part by statute as stated in Walton v. Patil, 279 Neb. 974 , 783 N.W.2d 438 (2010)). 29 Id. 30 Sherrod, supra note 20 . 31 See, Hall, supra note 19 ; Doe v. Board of Regents, 280 Neb. 492 , 788 N.W.2d 264 (2010); Reimers-Hild v. State, 274 Neb. 438 , 741 N.W.2d 155 (2007); Lawry, supra note 22 ; Sherrod, supra note 20 ; D.M., supra note 24. - 972 - Nebraska Su 2017And we have repeated this holding in other cases.31 26 See Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Assn., 261 Neb. 184 , 622 N.W.2d 620 (2001). 27 See Lamb, supra note 25 . 28 Maresh v. State, 241 Neb. 496 , 489 N.W.2d 298 (1992) (superseded in part by statute as stated in Walton v. Patil, 279 Neb. 974 , 783 N.W.2d 438 (2010)). 29 Id. 30 Sherrod, supra note 20 . 31 See, Hall, supra note 19 ; Doe v. Board of Regents, 280 Neb. 492 , 788 N.W.2d 264 (2010); Reimers-Hild v. State, 274 Neb. 438 , 741 N.W.2d 155 (2007); Lawry, supra note 22 ; Sherrod, supra note 20 ; D.M., supra note 24. - 972 - Nebraska Su	1	2017–2017
Maresh v. State green neb · 1992 2 sentences 2017And we have repeated this holding in other cases.31 26 See Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Assn., 261 Neb. 184 , 622 N.W.2d 620 (2001). 27 See Lamb, supra note 25 . 28 Maresh v. State, 241 Neb. 496 , 489 N.W.2d 298 (1992) (superseded in part by statute as stated in Walton v. Patil, 279 Neb. 974 , 783 N.W.2d 438 (2010)). 29 Id. 30 Sherrod, supra note 20 . 31 See, Hall, supra note 19 ; Doe v. Board of Regents, 280 Neb. 492 , 788 N.W.2d 264 (2010); Reimers-Hild v. State, 274 Neb. 438 , 741 N.W.2d 155 (2007); Lawry, supra note 22 ; Sherrod, supra note 20 ; D.M., supra note 24. - 972 - Nebraska Su 2017And we have repeated this holding in other cases.31 26 See Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Assn., 261 Neb. 184 , 622 N.W.2d 620 (2001). 27 See Lamb, supra note 25 . 28 Maresh v. State, 241 Neb. 496 , 489 N.W.2d 298 (1992) (superseded in part by statute as stated in Walton v. Patil, 279 Neb. 974 , 783 N.W.2d 438 (2010)). 29 Id. 30 Sherrod, supra note 20 . 31 See, Hall, supra note 19 ; Doe v. Board of Regents, 280 Neb. 492 , 788 N.W.2d 264 (2010); Reimers-Hild v. State, 274 Neb. 438 , 741 N.W.2d 155 (2007); Lawry, supra note 22 ; Sherrod, supra note 20 ; D.M., supra note 24. - 972 - Nebraska Su	1	2017–2017
Davis v. State green neb · 2017 1 sentence 2017And we have repeated this holding in other cases.31 26 See Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Assn., 261 Neb. 184 , 622 N.W.2d 620 (2001). 27 See Lamb, supra note 25 . 28 Maresh v. State, 241 Neb. 496 , 489 N.W.2d 298 (1992) (superseded in part by statute as stated in Walton v. Patil, 279 Neb. 974 , 783 N.W.2d 438 (2010)). 29 Id. 30 Sherrod, supra note 20 . 31 See, Hall, supra note 19 ; Doe v. Board of Regents, 280 Neb. 492 , 788 N.W.2d 264 (2010); Reimers-Hild v. State, 274 Neb. 438 , 741 N.W.2d 155 (2007); Lawry, supra note 22 ; Sherrod, supra note 20 ; D.M., supra note 24. - 972 - Nebraska Su	1	2017–2017
Walton v. PATIL green neb · 2010 2 sentences 2017And we have repeated this holding in other cases.31 26 See Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Assn., 261 Neb. 184 , 622 N.W.2d 620 (2001). 27 See Lamb, supra note 25 . 28 Maresh v. State, 241 Neb. 496 , 489 N.W.2d 298 (1992) (superseded in part by statute as stated in Walton v. Patil, 279 Neb. 974 , 783 N.W.2d 438 (2010)). 29 Id. 30 Sherrod, supra note 20 . 31 See, Hall, supra note 19 ; Doe v. Board of Regents, 280 Neb. 492 , 788 N.W.2d 264 (2010); Reimers-Hild v. State, 274 Neb. 438 , 741 N.W.2d 155 (2007); Lawry, supra note 22 ; Sherrod, supra note 20 ; D.M., supra note 24. - 972 - Nebraska Su 2017And we have repeated this holding in other cases.31 26 See Noffsinger v. Nebraska State Bar Assn., 261 Neb. 184 , 622 N.W.2d 620 (2001). 27 See Lamb, supra note 25 . 28 Maresh v. State, 241 Neb. 496 , 489 N.W.2d 298 (1992) (superseded in part by statute as stated in Walton v. Patil, 279 Neb. 974 , 783 N.W.2d 438 (2010)). 29 Id. 30 Sherrod, supra note 20 . 31 See, Hall, supra note 19 ; Doe v. Board of Regents, 280 Neb. 492 , 788 N.W.2d 264 (2010); Reimers-Hild v. State, 274 Neb. 438 , 741 N.W.2d 155 (2007); Lawry, supra note 22 ; Sherrod, supra note 20 ; D.M., supra note 24. - 972 - Nebraska Su	1	2017–2017
State v. McGhee neutral neb · 2007 1 sentence 2009Id.	1	2009–2009
Georgetowne Ltd. Partnership v. Geotechnical Services, Inc. green neb · 1988 2 sentences 1990Part. v. Geotechnical Servs., 230 Neb. 22 , 430 N.W.2d 34 (1988); Van Burg v. Van Engen, 76 Neb. 816 , 107 N.W. 1006 (1906). 1990Part. v. Geotechnical Servs., 230 Neb. 22 , 430 N.W.2d 34 (1988); Van Burg v. Van Engen, 76 Neb. 816 , 107 N.W. 1006 (1906).	1	1990–1990
Colton v. Benes green neb · 1964 2 sentences 1976Colton v. Benes, 219 176 Neb. 483 , 126 N. W. 2d 652 ; Mills v. Bauer, 180 Neb. 411 , 143 N. W. 2d 270 . 1976Colton v. Benes, 219 176 Neb. 483 , 126 N. W. 2d 652 ; Mills v. Bauer, 180 Neb. 411 , 143 N. W. 2d 270 .	1	1976–1976
Mills v. Bauer neutral neb · 1966 2 sentences 1976Colton v. Benes, 219 176 Neb. 483 , 126 N. W. 2d 652 ; Mills v. Bauer, 180 Neb. 411 , 143 N. W. 2d 270 . 1976Colton v. Benes, 219 176 Neb. 483 , 126 N. W. 2d 652 ; Mills v. Bauer, 180 Neb. 411 , 143 N. W. 2d 270 .	1	1976–1976
Pallas v. Dailey green neb · 1960 2 sentences 1976We conclude therefore that the plaintiffs, having the burden to prove their claim by adverse possession (Pallas v. Dailey, 169 Neb. 533 , 100 N. W. 2d 197 ), have failed to prove any basis for tacking their claimed possession to that of their predecessors in title and accordingly their claim to the disputed area must fail. 1976We conclude therefore that the plaintiffs, having the burden to prove their claim by adverse possession (Pallas v. Dailey, 169 Neb. 533 , 100 N. W. 2d 197 ), have failed to prove any basis for tacking their claimed possession to that of their predecessors in title and accordingly their claim to the disputed area must fail.	1	1976–1976

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