occurrence rule in Nebraska

12 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2022 2 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 (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
Carruth v. Stategreen neb · 2006 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2013–2022 2 sentences 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986). 2013Carruth v. State, supra. This principle has been referred to as “‘the occurrence rule.’” Id. at 438 , 712 N.W.2d at 580 .	2	3
Healy v. Langdongreen neb · 1994 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 2 sentences 2022In a number of other cases, we stated that the continuous treatment doctrine had been “merged” into the occurrence rule such that the period of limitations or repose “begins to run when the treatment rendered after and relating to the allegedly wrongful act or omission is completed.” Healy v. Langdon, 245 Neb. 1, 5 , 511 N.W.2d 498, 501 (1994). 2022In a number of other cases, we stated that the continuous treatment doctrine had been “merged” into the occurrence rule such that the period of limitations or repose “begins to run when the treatment rendered after and relating to the allegedly wrongful act or omission is completed.” Healy v. Langdon, 245 Neb. 1, 5 , 511 N.W.2d 498, 501 (1994).	2	2
Casey v. Levinegreen neb · 2001 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2006–2022 2 sentences 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986). 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986).	1	2
Swassing v. Baumgreen neb · 1976 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 2 sentences 2022Indeed, this court has previously observed that § 25-222 was enacted “to insure that actions based upon professional negli- gence would be brought shortly after the alleged negligence occurred or was discovered so that the professional could have a fair chance to defend on the merits and not find his defenses eroded by the lapse of time.” Swassing v. Baum, 195 Neb. 651, 658 , 240 N.W.2d 24, 28 (1976). 2022Indeed, this court has previously observed that § 25-222 was enacted “to insure that actions based upon professional negli- gence would be brought shortly after the alleged negligence occurred or was discovered so that the professional could have a fair chance to defend on the merits and not find his defenses eroded by the lapse of time.” Swassing v. Baum, 195 Neb. 651, 658 , 240 N.W.2d 24, 28 (1976).	1	1
Cavanaugh v. City of Omahagreen neb · 1998 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003We stated: “While we do not pass on the correctness of the Singer Co. decision, we find that the Court of Appeals misapplied the rationale in Singer Co. to the facts of the instant case in its application of the occurrence rule.” Cavanaugh v. City of Omaha, 254 Neb. 897, 902 , 580 N.W.2d 541, 545 (1998). 2003We stated: “While we do not pass on the correctness of the Singer Co. decision, we find that the Court of Appeals misapplied the rationale in Singer Co. to the facts of the instant case in its application of the occurrence rule.” Cavanaugh v. City of Omaha, 254 Neb. 897, 902 , 580 N.W.2d 541, 545 (1998).	1	1
Williams v. Eliasgreen neb · 1941 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 2 sentences 1994See Williams v. Elias, 140 Neb. 656 , 1 N.W.2d 121 (1941). 1994See Williams v. Elias, 140 Neb. 656 , 1 N.W.2d 121 (1941).	1	1
Suzuki v. Holthausgreen neb · 1985 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985 1 sentence 1985See, Suzuki v. Holthaus, ante p. 72, 375 N.W.2d 126 (1985); Rosnick v. Marks, 218 Neb. 499 , 357 N.W.2d 186 (1984).	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 (12)

Case	Cited	Years
Barry v. Bohi green neb · 1986 2 sentences 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986). 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986).	2	1994–2022
Ourada v. Cochran green neb · 1989 2 sentences 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986). 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986).	2	1994–2022
Gordon v. Connell green neb · 1996 2 sentences 2006This 438 principle has been referred to as “the occurrence rule.” See, e.g., Gordon v. Connell, 249 Neb. 769 , 545 N.W.2d 722 (1996). 2006This 438 principle has been referred to as “the occurrence rule.” See, e.g., Gordon v. Connell, 249 Neb. 769 , 545 N.W.2d 722 (1996).	2	1997–2006
Rosnick v. Marks green neb · 1984 2 sentences 1995Rosnick v. Marks, 218 Neb. 499 , 357 N.W.2d 186 (1984). 1995Rosnick v. Marks, 218 Neb. 499 , 357 N.W.2d 186 (1984).	2	1985–1995
Bogue v. Gillis green neb · 2022 2 sentences 2022We see no way in which the occurrence rule provided for in the text of § 44-2828 can be squared with the version of the continuous treatment doctrine preferred by the Bogues and applied in the line of cases that includes - 459 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 311 Nebraska Reports BOGUE v. GILLIS Cite as 311 Neb. 445 Healy, supra. Under that version of the continuous treatment doctrine, the limitations period can begin to run long after the date of the alleged act or omission that provides the basis for the action, even when the discovery exception does not apply. 2022We see no way in which the occurrence rule provided for in the text of § 44-2828 can be squared with the version of the continuous treatment doctrine preferred by the Bogues and applied in the line of cases that includes - 459 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 311 Nebraska Reports BOGUE v. GILLIS Cite as 311 Neb. 445 Healy, supra. Under that version of the continuous treatment doctrine, the limitations period can begin to run long after the date of the alleged act or omission that provides the basis for the action, even when the discovery exception does not apply.	1	2022–2022
Kocsis v. Harrison green neb · 1996 2 sentences 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986). 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986).	1	2022–2022
Weaver v. Cheung green neb · 1998 2 sentences 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986). 2022See, also, Carruth v. State, 271 Neb. 433 , 712 N.W.2d 575 (2006); Casey v. Levine, 261 Neb. 1 , 621 N.W.2d 482 (2001); Weaver v. Cheung, 254 Neb. 349 , 576 N.W.2d 773 (1998); Kocsis v. Harrison, 249 Neb. 274 , 543 N.W.2d 164 (1996); Ourada v. Cochran, 234 Neb. 63 , 449 N.W.2d 211 (1989); Barry v. Bohi, 221 Neb. 651 , 380 N.W.2d 249 (1986).	1	2022–2022
Frezell v. Iwersen green neb · 1989 2 sentences 2022In contrast to the line of cases including Healy, the line of cases including Frezell v. Iwerson, 231 Neb. 365 , 436 N.W.2d 194 (1989), can be more easily reconciled with the text of § 44-2828. 2022In contrast to the line of cases including Healy, the line of cases including Frezell v. Iwerson, 231 Neb. 365 , 436 N.W.2d 194 (1989), can be more easily reconciled with the text of § 44-2828.	1	2022–2022
Weyers v. Community Memorial Hosp. green nebctapp · 2022 1 sentence 2022Cite as 30 Neb.	1	2022–2022
Dondlinger v. Nelson green neb · 2020 1 sentence 2020The physician and sur- geon must have all reasonable time and opportunity to - 907 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 305 Nebraska Reports DONDLINGER v. NELSON Cite as 305 Neb. 894 correct the evils which made the observation and treat- ment necessary and to correct the ordinary and usual mistakes incident to even skilled surgery.	1	2020–2020
Tiwald v. Dewey green neb · 1985 2 sentences 1994Tiwald v. Dewey, 221 Neb. 547 , 378 N.W.2d 671 (1985). 1994Tiwald v. Dewey, 221 Neb. 547 , 378 N.W.2d 671 (1985).	1	1994–1994
Budd v. Nixen red cal · 1971 2 sentences 1984This situation has been characterized as the occurrence rule, in contrast with the damage rule illustrated by Budd v. Nixen, 6 Cal. 3d 195 , 491 P.2d 433 , 98 Cal. Rptr. 849 (1971). 1984This situation has been characterized as the occurrence rule, in contrast with the damage rule illustrated by Budd v. Nixen, 6 Cal. 3d 195 , 491 P.2d 433 , 98 Cal. Rptr. 849 (1971).	1	1984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-222 (8) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-2828 (4) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-213 (3)

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Where else courts name it

CT 43 (1988–2025) MS 36 (1974–2023) OH 21 (1989–2025) PA 20 (1978–2025) GA 18 (1940–2026) TX 17 (1948–2020) CA 16 (1946–2022) IN 16 (1979–2017) NY 16 (1945–2024) IL 14 (1948–2023) NJ 14 (1957–2025) NM 13 (1996–2022) NE 12 (1984–2022) SD 12 (1990–2020) KS 10 (1988–2015) WA 9 (1995–2026) AR 8 (1973–2020) MO 8 (1980–2025) LA 7 (1983–2019) KY 6 (1997–2025) AL 6 (1946–2015) ME 6 (1996–2019) MN 5 (1945–2017) FL 5 (1958–2014) DC 4 (1997–2014) NV 4 (1963–2014) MD 4 (1974–2022) NC 4 (1948–1996) TN 3 (2014–2019) AZ 3 (1981–2010) DE 3 (1977–2025) AK 3 (1990–2016) OR 3 (1945–2008) OK 3 (1950–2023) WV 2 (1979–2008)

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