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assumption of risk doctrine in Nebraska

9 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2020 0 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Hickman v. Parks Construction Companygreen
neb · 1956 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1989–2000
2 sentences

2000In Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418, 427-28 , 527 N.W.2d 631, 637 (1995) (quoting Sikyta v. Arrow Stage Lines, 238 Neb. 289 , 470 N.W.2d 724 (1991)), we stated that “ ““ “a plaintiff does not assume a risk of harm arising from the defendant’s conduct unless he then knows of the existence of the risk and appreciates its unreasonable character, or the danger involved, including the magnitude thereof, and voluntarily accepts the risk.”. . ” The doctrine of assumption of risk “ ‘applies to known dangers and not to those things from which, in possibility, danger may flow.’ ” (Emphasis in original.)

2000In Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418, 427-28 , 527 N.W.2d 631, 637 (1995) (quoting Sikyta v. Arrow Stage Lines, 238 Neb. 289 , 470 N.W.2d 724 (1991)), we stated that “ ““ “a plaintiff does not assume a risk of harm arising from the defendant’s conduct unless he then knows of the existence of the risk and appreciates its unreasonable character, or the danger involved, including the magnitude thereof, and voluntarily accepts the risk.”. . ” The doctrine of assumption of risk “ ‘applies to known dangers and not to those things from which, in possibility, danger may flow.’ ” (Emphasis in original.)

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Mandery v. Chronicle Broadcasting Co.green
neb · 1988 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1988–1990
2 sentences

1990In Carnes v. Weesner, 229 Neb. 641, 647 , 428 N.W.2d 493, 497 (1988), we quoted with approval the holding in Mandery v. Chronicle Broadcasting Co., 228 Neb. 391 , 423 N.W.2d 115 (1988), on the assumption of risk doctrine as follows: “ ‘Before the defense of assumption of risk is submissible to a jury, evidence must show that the plaintiff (1) knew of the danger, (2) understood the danger, and (3) voluntarily exposed himself or herself to the danger which proximately caused the plaintiff’s damage.’ ” In the Carnes case, the plaintiff had traversed an icy parking lot and reached her destination

1990In Carnes v. Weesner, 229 Neb. 641, 647 , 428 N.W.2d 493, 497 (1988), we quoted with approval the holding in Mandery v. Chronicle Broadcasting Co., 228 Neb. 391 , 423 N.W.2d 115 (1988), on the assumption of risk doctrine as follows: “ ‘Before the defense of assumption of risk is submissible to a jury, evidence must show that the plaintiff (1) knew of the danger, (2) understood the danger, and (3) voluntarily exposed himself or herself to the danger which proximately caused the plaintiff’s damage.’ ” In the Carnes case, the plaintiff had traversed an icy parking lot and reached her destination

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Winslow v. Hammergreen
neb · 1995 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000In Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418, 427-28 , 527 N.W.2d 631, 637 (1995) (quoting Sikyta v. Arrow Stage Lines, 238 Neb. 289 , 470 N.W.2d 724 (1991)), we stated that “ ““ “a plaintiff does not assume a risk of harm arising from the defendant’s conduct unless he then knows of the existence of the risk and appreciates its unreasonable character, or the danger involved, including the magnitude thereof, and voluntarily accepts the risk.”. . ” The doctrine of assumption of risk “ ‘applies to known dangers and not to those things from which, in possibility, danger may flow.’ ” (Emphasis in original.)

2000In Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418, 427-28 , 527 N.W.2d 631, 637 (1995) (quoting Sikyta v. Arrow Stage Lines, 238 Neb. 289 , 470 N.W.2d 724 (1991)), we stated that “ ““ “a plaintiff does not assume a risk of harm arising from the defendant’s conduct unless he then knows of the existence of the risk and appreciates its unreasonable character, or the danger involved, including the magnitude thereof, and voluntarily accepts the risk.”. . ” The doctrine of assumption of risk “ ‘applies to known dangers and not to those things from which, in possibility, danger may flow.’ ” (Emphasis in original.)

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Carnes v. Weesnergreen
neb · 1988 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990In Carnes v. Weesner, 229 Neb. 641, 647 , 428 N.W.2d 493, 497 (1988), we quoted with approval the holding in Mandery v. Chronicle Broadcasting Co., 228 Neb. 391 , 423 N.W.2d 115 (1988), on the assumption of risk doctrine as follows: “ ‘Before the defense of assumption of risk is submissible to a jury, evidence must show that the plaintiff (1) knew of the danger, (2) understood the danger, and (3) voluntarily exposed himself or herself to the danger which proximately caused the plaintiff’s damage.’ ” In the Carnes case, the plaintiff had traversed an icy parking lot and reached her destination

1990In Carnes v. Weesner, 229 Neb. 641, 647 , 428 N.W.2d 493, 497 (1988), we quoted with approval the holding in Mandery v. Chronicle Broadcasting Co., 228 Neb. 391 , 423 N.W.2d 115 (1988), on the assumption of risk doctrine as follows: “ ‘Before the defense of assumption of risk is submissible to a jury, evidence must show that the plaintiff (1) knew of the danger, (2) understood the danger, and (3) voluntarily exposed himself or herself to the danger which proximately caused the plaintiff’s damage.’ ” In the Carnes case, the plaintiff had traversed an icy parking lot and reached her destination

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Lambertus v. Buckleygreen
neb · 1980 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988As stated in Lambertus v. Buckley, 206 Neb. 440, 443 , 293 N.W.2d 110, 112 (1980), “ Tt is a well-established rule in the federal courts and the Nebraska court that a jury verdict may not be impeached as to occurrences in the jury room which inhere in the verdict by an affidavit of a juror.’ ” The trial court did not err in refusing to give the assumption of risk instruction.

1988As stated in Lambertus v. Buckley, 206 Neb. 440, 443 , 293 N.W.2d 110, 112 (1980), “ Tt is a well-established rule in the federal courts and the Nebraska court that a jury verdict may not be impeached as to occurrences in the jury room which inhere in the verdict by an affidavit of a juror.’ ” The trial court did not err in refusing to give the assumption of risk instruction.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Schwab v. Allou Corporation green
neb · 1964
2 sentences

1998Schwab v. Allou Corp., 177 Neb. 342, 128 N.W.2d 835 (1964).

1998Schwab v. Allou Corp., 177 Neb. 342, 128 N.W.2d 835 (1964).

21984–1998
Burke Ex Rel. Burke v. McKay green
neb · 2004
2 sentences

2020In Burke v. McKay, 268 Neb. 14 , 679 N.W.2d 418 (2004), an action involving a claim that a rodeo stock provider furnished an unusually dangerous bucking horse to a high school rodeo, the Supreme Court noted that the plaintiff rider’s acknowl- edged familiarity with the general risks of injury inherent in rodeo competition could not form the basis of an assumption of risk defense.

2020In Burke v. McKay, 268 Neb. 14 , 679 N.W.2d 418 (2004), an action involving a claim that a rodeo stock provider furnished an unusually dangerous bucking horse to a high school rodeo, the Supreme Court noted that the plaintiff rider’s acknowl- edged familiarity with the general risks of injury inherent in rodeo competition could not form the basis of an assumption of risk defense.

12020–2020
Sikyta v. Arrow Stage Lines, Inc. green
neb · 1991
2 sentences

2000In Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418, 427-28 , 527 N.W.2d 631, 637 (1995) (quoting Sikyta v. Arrow Stage Lines, 238 Neb. 289 , 470 N.W.2d 724 (1991)), we stated that “ ““ “a plaintiff does not assume a risk of harm arising from the defendant’s conduct unless he then knows of the existence of the risk and appreciates its unreasonable character, or the danger involved, including the magnitude thereof, and voluntarily accepts the risk.”. . ” The doctrine of assumption of risk “ ‘applies to known dangers and not to those things from which, in possibility, danger may flow.’ ” (Emphasis in original.)

2000In Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418, 427-28 , 527 N.W.2d 631, 637 (1995) (quoting Sikyta v. Arrow Stage Lines, 238 Neb. 289 , 470 N.W.2d 724 (1991)), we stated that “ ““ “a plaintiff does not assume a risk of harm arising from the defendant’s conduct unless he then knows of the existence of the risk and appreciates its unreasonable character, or the danger involved, including the magnitude thereof, and voluntarily accepts the risk.”. . ” The doctrine of assumption of risk “ ‘applies to known dangers and not to those things from which, in possibility, danger may flow.’ ” (Emphasis in original.)

12000–2000
Vanek v. Prohaska green
neb · 1989
2 sentences

2000In Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418, 427-28 , 527 N.W.2d 631, 637 (1995) (quoting Sikyta v. Arrow Stage Lines, 238 Neb. 289 , 470 N.W.2d 724 (1991)), we stated that “ ““ “a plaintiff does not assume a risk of harm arising from the defendant’s conduct unless he then knows of the existence of the risk and appreciates its unreasonable character, or the danger involved, including the magnitude thereof, and voluntarily accepts the risk.”. . ” The doctrine of assumption of risk “ ‘applies to known dangers and not to those things from which, in possibility, danger may flow.’ ” (Emphasis in original.)

2000In Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418, 427-28 , 527 N.W.2d 631, 637 (1995) (quoting Sikyta v. Arrow Stage Lines, 238 Neb. 289 , 470 N.W.2d 724 (1991)), we stated that “ ““ “a plaintiff does not assume a risk of harm arising from the defendant’s conduct unless he then knows of the existence of the risk and appreciates its unreasonable character, or the danger involved, including the magnitude thereof, and voluntarily accepts the risk.”. . ” The doctrine of assumption of risk “ ‘applies to known dangers and not to those things from which, in possibility, danger may flow.’ ” (Emphasis in original.)

12000–2000
Williamson v. Provident Group, Inc. green
neb · 1996
2 sentences

2000As we noted in Williamson v. Provident Group, Inc., 250 Neb. 553 , 550 N.W.2d 338 (1996), this type of general knowledge is insufficient to support an assumption of risk defense.

2000As we noted in Williamson v. Provident Group, Inc., 250 Neb. 553 , 550 N.W.2d 338 (1996), this type of general knowledge is insufficient to support an assumption of risk defense.

12000–2000
Dukat v. Leiserv, Inc. green
nebctapp · 1998
1 sentence

1998After concluding the assumption of risk instruction was reversible error, the Court of Appeals “deem[ed] it necessary to discuss Dukat’s other assignments of error because those questions may recur on retrial.” Id.

11998–1998
Bray v. Kate, Inc. green
neb · 1990
2 sentences

1994Bray v. Kate, Inc., 235 Neb. 315 , 454 N.W.2d 698 (1990).

1994Bray v. Kate, Inc., 235 Neb. 315 , 454 N.W.2d 698 (1990).

11994–1994
Tichenor v. Lohaus green
neb · 1982
2 sentences

1984Schwab v. Allou Corp., 177 Neb. 342 , 128 N.W.2d 835 (1964); Tichenor v. Lohaus, 212 Neb. 218 , 322 N.W.2d 629 (1982).

1984Schwab v. Allou Corp., 177 Neb. 342 , 128 N.W.2d 835 (1964); Tichenor v. Lohaus, 212 Neb. 218 , 322 N.W.2d 629 (1982).

11984–1984

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