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prejudicial error in Nebraska

60 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1899–2021 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Copplegreen
neb · 1987 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1989
2 sentences

1989VFW asserts that this instruction is consistent with the “general rule” in Nebraska, namely, “there is no duty on the part of an invitor owner to protect the invitee against hazards which are known to the invitee or are so apparent that he may reasonably be expected to discover them and protect himself.” Bruyninga v. Nuss, supra at 803, 346 N. W.2d at 247 . “ ‘Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sentence or

1989VFW asserts that this instruction is consistent with the “general rule” in Nebraska, namely, “there is no duty on the part of an invitor owner to protect the invitee against hazards which are known to the invitee or are so apparent that he may reasonably be expected to discover them and protect himself.” Bruyninga v. Nuss, supra at 803, 346 N. W.2d at 247 . “ ‘Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sentence or

23
Wright ex rel. Wright v. Camerongreen
neb · 1947 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1949–1951
2 sentences

1949“A judgment will not be set aside because a more accurate statement of the law might have been made than that contained in the instructions, when from a consideration of the instructions as a whole no prejudicial error appears.” Wright v. Cameron, 148 Neb. 292 , 27 N. W. 2d 226 .

1949“A judgment will not be set aside because a more accurate statement of the law might have been made than that contained in the instructions, when from a consideration of the instructions as a whole no prejudicial error appears.” Wright v. Cameron, 148 Neb. 292 , 27 N. W. 2d 226 .

23
State v. Menueygreen
neb · 1991 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1992–2000
2 sentences

2000As the reviewing judge correctly noted in his order, it is “ ‘only a prejudicial error, that is, an error which cannot be said to have been harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, which requires that a conviction be set aside.’ ” See State v. Menuey, 239 Neb. 513 , 476 N.W.2d 846 (1991).

2000As the reviewing judge correctly noted in his order, it is “ ‘only a prejudicial error, that is, an error which cannot be said to have been harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, which requires that a conviction be set aside.’ ” See State v. Menuey, 239 Neb. 513 , 476 N.W.2d 846 (1991).

12
Collection Associates, Inc. v. Eckelgreen
neb · 1982 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1989–1993
2 sentences

1993“Prejudicial error results when a pleading is allowed to be amended where the amendment changes the issues and affects the quantum of proof as to any material fact.” Id. at 609 , 324 N.W.2d at 809-10 .

1993“Prejudicial error results when a pleading is allowed to be amended where the amendment changes the issues and affects the quantum of proof as to any material fact.” Id. at 609 , 324 N.W.2d at 809-10 .

12
State v. Dondlingergreen
neb · 1986 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1988
2 sentences

1988As noted in State v. Copple, 224 Neb. 672, 699, 401 N.W.2d 141, 159 (1987), quoting State v. Dondlinger, 222 Neb. 741, 386 N.W.2d 866 (1986): “Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sentence or phrase is a part, as well as consideration of other relevant instructions given to the jury. . . . ‘ “ ‘All the instructions must be read together and if the instructions taken as a whole correctly state the law, are not

1988As noted in State v. Copple, 224 Neb. 672, 699, 401 N.W.2d 141, 159 (1987), quoting State v. Dondlinger, 222 Neb. 741, 386 N.W.2d 866 (1986): “Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sentence or phrase is a part, as well as consideration of other relevant instructions given to the jury. . . . ‘ “ ‘All the instructions must be read together and if the instructions taken as a whole correctly state the law, are not

12
State v. Rodriguezgreen
neb · 1993 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997In State v. Rodriguez, 244 Neb. 707, 709 , 509 N.W.2d 1, 3 (1993), this court found prejudicial error when the trial judge, in response to defense counsel’s claim that a police officer sitting at the prosecution table was coaching a testifying witness, stated: “ ‘No, he wasn’t.

1997In State v. Rodriguez, 244 Neb. 707, 709 , 509 N.W.2d 1, 3 (1993), this court found prejudicial error when the trial judge, in response to defense counsel’s claim that a police officer sitting at the prosecution table was coaching a testifying witness, stated: “ ‘No, he wasn’t.

11
In Re Interest of BMgreen
neb · 1991 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See In re Interest of B.M., 239 Neb. 292 , 475 N.W.2d 909 (1991).

1992See In re Interest of B.M., 239 Neb. 292 , 475 N.W.2d 909 (1991).

11
State v. Ryangreen
neb · 1989 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990This issue was fully dealt with on direct appeal and will not be reconsidered here, especially in light of our recent decision in State v. Ryan, 233 Neb. 74, 105 , 444 N.W.2d 610, 632 (1989), wherein we stated that “[s]uch an instruction is not required under our law.” Appellant next contends that the “Death Penalty Statutes *740 Fail to Establish Any Standards As To When Or If A Three-Judge Panel Shall Be Convened In Violation Of The Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments To The United States Constitution.” (Emphasis omitted.) Supplemental brief for appellant at 7.

1990This issue was fully dealt with on direct appeal and will not be reconsidered here, especially in light of our recent decision in State v. Ryan, 233 Neb. 74, 105 , 444 N.W.2d 610, 632 (1989), wherein we stated that “[s]uch an instruction is not required under our law.” Appellant next contends that the “Death Penalty Statutes *740 Fail to Establish Any Standards As To When Or If A Three-Judge Panel Shall Be Convened In Violation Of The Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments To The United States Constitution.” (Emphasis omitted.) Supplemental brief for appellant at 7.

11
BERGMAN BY HARRE v. Andersongreen
neb · 1987 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989VFW asserts that this instruction is consistent with the “general rule” in Nebraska, namely, “there is no duty on the part of an invitor owner to protect the invitee against hazards which are known to the invitee or are so apparent that he may reasonably be expected to discover them and protect himself.” Bruyninga v. Nuss, supra at 803, 346 N. W.2d at 247 . “ ‘Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sentence or

1989VFW asserts that this instruction is consistent with the “general rule” in Nebraska, namely, “there is no duty on the part of an invitor owner to protect the invitee against hazards which are known to the invitee or are so apparent that he may reasonably be expected to discover them and protect himself.” Bruyninga v. Nuss, supra at 803, 346 N. W.2d at 247 . “ ‘Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sentence or

11
First West Side Bank v. Hiddlestongreen
neb · 1987 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
State v. Reevesgreen
neb · 1984 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Meyer v. Moellgreen
neb · 1971 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11
State v. Woodwardgreen
neb · 1982 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
Biggs v. Gottschgreen
neb · 1961 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964
11
Remmenga v. Selkgreen
neb · 1948 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
11
Vielehr v. Malonegreen
neb · 1954 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1956–1956
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 (64)

CaseCitedYears
Maska v. Stoll green
neb · 1957
2 sentences

1961The appellant then in reply has the right, if he desires, of meeting those contentions.’ Maska v. Stoll, 163 Neb. 857 , 81 N. W. 2d 571 .

1961The appellant then in reply has the right, if he desires, of meeting those contentions.’ Maska v. Stoll, 163 Neb. 857 , 81 N. W. 2d 571 .

21960–1961
Berggren v. Hannan, O'Dell & Van Brunt green
neb · 1927
2 sentences

1941Merrill v. Leisenring, 166 Mich. 219 ; Berggren v. Hannan, O’Dell & Van Brunt, 116 Neb. 18 ; 22 C.

1935Merrill v. Leisenring, 166 Mich. 219 ; Berggren v. Hannan, O’Dell & Van Brunt, 116 Neb. 18 ; 22 C.

21935–1941
Merrill v. Leisenring green
mich · 1911
2 sentences

1941Merrill v. Leisenring, 166 Mich. 219 ; Berggren v. Hannan, O’Dell & Van Brunt, 116 Neb. 18 ; 22 C.

1935Merrill v. Leisenring, 166 Mich. 219 ; Berggren v. Hannan, O’Dell & Van Brunt, 116 Neb. 18 ; 22 C.

21935–1941
State v. Clausen green
neb · 2020
2 sentences

2021State v. Clausen, 307 Neb. 968 , 951 N.W.2d 764 (2020) (emphasis supplied).

2021State v. Clausen, 307 Neb. 968 , 951 N.W.2d 764 (2020) (emphasis supplied).

12021–2021
In Re Interest of Joshua green
neb · 1997
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
State v. Dubray green
neb · 2016
2 sentences

2018State v. Dubray, 294 Neb. 937 , 885 N.W.2d 540 (2016).

2018State v. Dubray, 294 Neb. 937 , 885 N.W.2d 540 (2016).

12018–2018
State v. Williams green
neb · 2005
1 sentence

2017The district court rejected the claims, holding that (1) trial counsel’s failure to depose Diane would have been apparent to Williams at the 3 Id. 4 Id. at 925, 697 N.W.2d at 280 . - 581 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 295 Nebraska R eports STATE v. WILLIAMS Cite as 295 Neb. 575 time of appeal or apparent from the record, because Diane’s deposition was not in the record; (2) trial counsel’s failure to make an offer of proof or otherwise preserve the record would not have resulted in not guilty verdicts, because there was sig- nificant other evidence that would support the jury’s verdi

12017–2017
State v. Williams green
neb · 2017
2 sentences

2017The district court rejected the claims, holding that (1) trial counsel’s failure to depose Diane would have been apparent to Williams at the 3 Id. 4 Id. at 925, 697 N.W.2d at 280 . - 581 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 295 Nebraska R eports STATE v. WILLIAMS Cite as 295 Neb. 575 time of appeal or apparent from the record, because Diane’s deposition was not in the record; (2) trial counsel’s failure to make an offer of proof or otherwise preserve the record would not have resulted in not guilty verdicts, because there was sig- nificant other evidence that would support the jury’s verdi

2017The district court rejected the claims, holding that (1) trial counsel’s failure to depose Diane would have been apparent to Williams at the 3 Id. 4 Id. at 925, 697 N.W.2d at 280 . - 581 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 295 Nebraska R eports STATE v. WILLIAMS Cite as 295 Neb. 575 time of appeal or apparent from the record, because Diane’s deposition was not in the record; (2) trial counsel’s failure to make an offer of proof or otherwise preserve the record would not have resulted in not guilty verdicts, because there was sig- nificant other evidence that would support the jury’s verdi

12017–2017
Stephens v. Radium Petroleum Co., Inc. green
neb · 1996
2 sentences

2004Stephens v. Radium Petroleum Co., 250 Neb. 560 , 550 N.W.2d 39 (1996).

2004Stephens v. Radium Petroleum Co., 250 Neb. 560 , 550 N.W.2d 39 (1996).

12004–2004
McCook National Bank v. Myers green
neb · 1993
1 sentence

1997Id.

11997–1997
Barry v. Moore green
neb · 1961
1 sentence

1997Id.

11997–1997
State v. Jones green
neb · 1994
2 sentences

1995Refusal to Follow Precedent In its order, the district court noted that this court has held that malice is an element of second degree murder and that malice must be a part of the jury instructions, citing State v. Jones, 245 Neb. 821 , 515 N.W.2d 654 (1994); State v. Grimes, supra; State v. Manzer, supra; and State v. Ladig, supra. The district court, aware of and citing binding precedent controlling the outcome of this case, went on to decide this case contrary to that controlling law.

1995Refusal to Follow Precedent In its order, the district court noted that this court has held that malice is an element of second degree murder and that malice must be a part of the jury instructions, citing State v. Jones, 245 Neb. 821 , 515 N.W.2d 654 (1994); State v. Grimes, supra; State v. Manzer, supra; and State v. Ladig, supra. The district court, aware of and citing binding precedent controlling the outcome of this case, went on to decide this case contrary to that controlling law.

11995–1995
Franksen v. Crossroads Joint Venture green
neb · 1994
2 sentences

1994Franksen v. Crossroads Joint Venture, 245 Neb. 863 , 515 N.W.2d 794 (1994); State v. Vermuele, 241 Neb. 923 , 492 N.W.2d 24 (1992).

1994Franksen v. Crossroads Joint Venture, 245 Neb. 863 , 515 N.W.2d 794 (1994); State v. Vermuele, 241 Neb. 923 , 492 N.W.2d 24 (1992).

11994–1994
State v. Vermuele green
neb · 1992
2 sentences

1994Franksen v. Crossroads Joint Venture, 245 Neb. 863 , 515 N.W.2d 794 (1994); State v. Vermuele, 241 Neb. 923 , 492 N.W.2d 24 (1992).

1994Franksen v. Crossroads Joint Venture, 245 Neb. 863 , 515 N.W.2d 794 (1994); State v. Vermuele, 241 Neb. 923 , 492 N.W.2d 24 (1992).

11994–1994
State v. McDonald green
neb · 1988
2 sentences

1992As said in State v. Menuey, 239 Neb. 513, 522 , 476 N.W.2d 846, 852 (1991), with regard to the misconduct of a bailiff in permitting a discharged alternate juror to intrude into the jury room: [N]ot all errors, even if of constitutional magnitude, entitle an accused to the reversal of an adverse trial result; it is only a prejudicial error, that is, an error which cannot be said to have been harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, which requires that a conviction be set aside. *272 In State v. McDonald, 230 Neb. 85 , 430 N.W.2d 282 (1988), we held that where the misconduct involves only jurors, th

1992As said in State v. Menuey, 239 Neb. 513, 522 , 476 N.W.2d 846, 852 (1991), with regard to the misconduct of a bailiff in permitting a discharged alternate juror to intrude into the jury room: [N]ot all errors, even if of constitutional magnitude, entitle an accused to the reversal of an adverse trial result; it is only a prejudicial error, that is, an error which cannot be said to have been harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, which requires that a conviction be set aside. *272 In State v. McDonald, 230 Neb. 85 , 430 N.W.2d 282 (1988), we held that where the misconduct involves only jurors, th

11992–1992
State v. Chapman green
neb · 1990
2 sentences

1991State v. Hartmann, ante p. 300, 476 N.W.2d 209 (1991); State v. Green, 238 Neb. 492 , 471 N.W.2d 413 (1991); State v. Chapman, 234 Neb. 369 , 451 N.W.2d 263 (1990); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

1991State v. Hartmann, ante p. 300, 476 N.W.2d 209 (1991); State v. Green, 238 Neb. 492 , 471 N.W.2d 413 (1991); State v. Chapman, 234 Neb. 369 , 451 N.W.2d 263 (1990); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

11991–1991
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1991State v. Hartmann, ante p. 300, 476 N.W.2d 209 (1991); State v. Green, 238 Neb. 492 , 471 N.W.2d 413 (1991); State v. Chapman, 234 Neb. 369 , 451 N.W.2d 263 (1990); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

1991State v. Hartmann, ante p. 300, 476 N.W.2d 209 (1991); State v. Green, 238 Neb. 492 , 471 N.W.2d 413 (1991); State v. Chapman, 234 Neb. 369 , 451 N.W.2d 263 (1990); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

11991–1991
State v. Hartmann green
neb · 1991
1 sentence

1991State v. Hartmann, ante p. 300, 476 N.W.2d 209 (1991); State v. Green, 238 Neb. 492 , 471 N.W.2d 413 (1991); State v. Chapman, 234 Neb. 369 , 451 N.W.2d 263 (1990); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

11991–1991
State v. Green green
neb · 1991
2 sentences

1991State v. Hartmann, ante p. 300, 476 N.W.2d 209 (1991); State v. Green, 238 Neb. 492 , 471 N.W.2d 413 (1991); State v. Chapman, 234 Neb. 369 , 451 N.W.2d 263 (1990); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

1991State v. Hartmann, ante p. 300, 476 N.W.2d 209 (1991); State v. Green, 238 Neb. 492 , 471 N.W.2d 413 (1991); State v. Chapman, 234 Neb. 369 , 451 N.W.2d 263 (1990); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

11991–1991
Bruyninga v. Nuss green
neb · 1984
2 sentences

1989VFW asserts that this instruction is consistent with the "general rule" in Nebraska, namely, "there is no duty on the part of an invitor owner to protect the invitee against hazards which are known to the invitee or are so apparent that he may reasonably be expected to discover them and protect himself." Bruyninga v. Nuss, supra 216 Neb. at 803 , 346 N.W.2d at 247 . "`Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sent

1989VFW asserts that this instruction is consistent with the “general rule” in Nebraska, namely, “there is no duty on the part of an invitor owner to protect the invitee against hazards which are known to the invitee or are so apparent that he may reasonably be expected to discover them and protect himself.” Bruyninga v. Nuss, supra at 803, 346 N. W.2d at 247 . “ ‘Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sentence or

11989–1989
State v. Threet green
neb · 1987
11988–1988
State v. Medina green
neb · 1988
2 sentences

1988As noted in State v. Copple, 224 Neb. 672, 699, 401 N.W.2d 141, 159 (1987), quoting State v. Dondlinger, 222 Neb. 741, 386 N.W.2d 866 (1986): “Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sentence or phrase is a part, as well as consideration of other relevant instructions given to the jury. . . . ‘ “ ‘All the instructions must be read together and if the instructions taken as a whole correctly state the law, are not

1988As noted in State v. Copple, 224 Neb. 672, 699, 401 N.W.2d 141, 159 (1987), quoting State v. Dondlinger, 222 Neb. 741, 386 N.W.2d 866 (1986): “Prejudicial error regarding jury instructions may not be predicated solely upon a particular sentence or phrase in an isolated instruction, but must appear from consideration of the entire instruction of which the questioned sentence or phrase is a part, as well as consideration of other relevant instructions given to the jury. . . . ‘ “ ‘All the instructions must be read together and if the instructions taken as a whole correctly state the law, are not

11988–1988
State v. Ryan green
neb · 1987
11988–1988
Redmon v. State green
neb · 1948
11977–1977
McClellen v. Dobberstein green
neb · 1973
11976–1976
People v. Norman green
calctapp · 1967
11970–1970
Washington v. State green
neb · 1957
11964–1964
Rogers v. Brown green
neb · 1935
11961–1961
Bryant v. Greene neutral
neb · 1958
11961–1961
Barney v. Orie Cash Adcock green
neb · 1956
11961–1961
Burhoop v. Brackhan green
neb · 1957
11961–1961
Stark v. Turner green
neb · 1951
11961–1961
Sawyer v. Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Ass'n neutral
neb · 1931
11960–1960
Landrum v. Roddy green
neb · 1943
11960–1960
Wieck v. Blessin green
neb · 1957
11959–1959
Thurow v. Schaeffer neutral
neb · 1949
11957–1957
Long v. Whalen green
neb · 1955
11957–1957
Anderson v. Nielsen neutral
neb · 1956
11957–1957
Kelley v. Adams County neutral
neb · 1925
11955–1955
Chard v. New York Life Insurance neutral
neb · 1944
11953–1953

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-611 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1205 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-303 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2308 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3001 (3)

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

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