party cannot complain error in Nebraska

50 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2026 14 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 (8)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Zimagreen neb · 1991 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2005–2022 2 sentences 2022See, also, State v. Brock, 245 Neb. 315, 318 , 512 N.W.2d 389, 391 (1994) (“[w]e decide this case on the basis that a defendant in a criminal case may not take advantage of an alleged error which defendant invited the court to commit”); State v. Zima, 237 Neb. 952, 956 , 468 N.W.2d 377, 380 (1991) (“[i]t is a well-established principle of appellate practice that a party cannot complain of error which he or she invited the trial court to commit”). - 469 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 312 Nebraska Reports STATE V. 2022See, also, State v. Brock, 245 Neb. 315, 318 , 512 N.W.2d 389, 391 (1994) (“[w]e decide this case on the basis that a defendant in a criminal case may not take advantage of an alleged error which defendant invited the court to commit”); State v. Zima, 237 Neb. 952, 956 , 468 N.W.2d 377, 380 (1991) (“[i]t is a well-established principle of appellate practice that a party cannot complain of error which he or she invited the trial court to commit”). - 469 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 312 Nebraska Reports STATE V.	3	3
Keiser v. Keisergreen neb · 2021 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2022–2024 2 sentences 2024Keiser v. Keiser, 310 Neb. 345 , 965 N.W.2d 786 (2021). 2024Keiser v. Keiser, 310 Neb. 345 , 965 N.W.2d 786 (2021).	1	3
Kalkowski v. Kalkowskigreen neb · 2000 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2003–2020 2 sentences 2020See Kalkowski v. Kalkowski, 258 Neb. 1035 , 607 N.W.2d 517 (2000). 2020See Kalkowski v. Kalkowski, 258 Neb. 1035 , 607 N.W.2d 517 (2000).	1	3
In re Interest of Marquee N.green nebctapp · 2022 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025 2 sentences 2025See In re Interest of Marquee N., 30 Neb. 2022In re Interest of Marquee N., 30 Neb.	1	2
Lizeth E. v. Roberto E.green neb · 2024 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 2 sentences 2025See Lizeth E. v. Roberto E., 317 Neb. 971 , 12 N.W.3d 809 (2024). 2025Lizeth E. v. Roberto E., 317 Neb. 971 , 12 N.W.3d 809 (2024).	1	2
Schrempp and Salerno v. Grossgreen neb · 1995 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1996–2002 2 sentences 2002Schrempp and Salerno v. Gross, 247 Neb. 685 , 529 N.W.2d 764 (1995). 2002Schrempp and Salerno v. Gross, 247 Neb. 685 , 529 N.W.2d 764 (1995).	1	2
State v. Brockgreen neb · 1994 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 2 sentences 2022See, also, State v. Brock, 245 Neb. 315, 318 , 512 N.W.2d 389, 391 (1994) (“[w]e decide this case on the basis that a defendant in a criminal case may not take advantage of an alleged error which defendant invited the court to commit”); State v. Zima, 237 Neb. 952, 956 , 468 N.W.2d 377, 380 (1991) (“[i]t is a well-established principle of appellate practice that a party cannot complain of error which he or she invited the trial court to commit”). - 469 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 312 Nebraska Reports STATE V. 2022See, also, State v. Brock, 245 Neb. 315, 318 , 512 N.W.2d 389, 391 (1994) (“[w]e decide this case on the basis that a defendant in a criminal case may not take advantage of an alleged error which defendant invited the court to commit”); State v. Zima, 237 Neb. 952, 956 , 468 N.W.2d 377, 380 (1991) (“[i]t is a well-established principle of appellate practice that a party cannot complain of error which he or she invited the trial court to commit”). - 469 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 312 Nebraska Reports STATE V.	1	1
Moyer v. Nebraska City Airport Authoritygreen neb · 2003 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004See, Moyer v. Nebraska City Airport Auth., 265 Neb. 201, 655 N.W.2d 855 (2003); Gustafson v. Burlington Northern RR. 2004See, Moyer v. Nebraska City Airport Auth., 265 Neb. 201, 655 N.W.2d 855 (2003); Gustafson v. Burlington Northern RR.	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 (21)

Case	Cited	Years
Norwest Bank Nebraska, N.A. v. Bowers green neb · 1994 2 sentences 1996Just as a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit, Terry v. Duff, 246 Neb. 524 , 519 N.W.2d 550 (1994), and Norwest Bank Neb. v. Bowers, 246 Neb. 83 , 516 N.W.2d 623 (1994), neither can plain error be predicated on an action the party has invited the court to commit. (b) Trade Names and Gifts The only discussion in Leroy Grams’ brief concerning the instructions pertaining to trade names and gifts of bank accounts is that the instructions he offered in that regard were correct statements of the law and should have been given. 1996Just as a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit, Terry v. Duff, 246 Neb. 524 , 519 N.W.2d 550 (1994), and Norwest Bank Neb. v. Bowers, 246 Neb. 83 , 516 N.W.2d 623 (1994), neither can plain error be predicated on an action the party has invited the court to commit. (b) Trade Names and Gifts The only discussion in Leroy Grams’ brief concerning the instructions pertaining to trade names and gifts of bank accounts is that the instructions he offered in that regard were correct statements of the law and should have been given.	7	1994–1997
State v. Dixon neutral neb · 2013 2 sentences 2020State v. Dixon, 286 Neb. 157 , 835 N.W.2d 643 (2013). 2020State v. Dixon, 286 Neb. 157 , 835 N.W.2d 643 (2013).	4	2016–2020
Medlock v. Medlock green neb · 2002 2 sentences 2016Medlock v. Medlock, 263 Neb. 666 , 642 N.W.2d 113 (2002). 2016Medlock v. Medlock, 263 Neb. 666 , 642 N.W.2d 113 (2002).	4	2003–2016
Mahlendorf v. Mahlendorf green neb · 2021 2 sentences 2025Mahlendorf v. Mahlendorf, 308 Neb. 202 , 925 N.W.2d 923 (2021). 2021Under Nebraska law, a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit. 22 As such, VKGS 18 John P. Lenich, Nebraska Civil Procedure § 7:8 (2021). 19 Webb v. Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Servs., 301 Neb. 810 , 920 N.W.2d 268 (2018). 20 Id. 21 Yopp v. Batt, 237 Neb. 779 , 467 N.W.2d 868 (1991). 22 Mahlendorf v. Mahlendorf, 308 Neb. 202 , 952 N.W.2d 923 (2021). - 961 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 309 Nebraska Reports VKGS v. PLANET BINGO Cite as 309 Neb. 950 cannot now claim on appeal the trial court erred in bifurcat- ing the trial.	3	2021–2025
Linda N. v. William N. green neb · 2014 2 sentences 2020Linda N. v. William N., 289 Neb. 607 , 856 N.W.2d 436 (2014). (b) Child Support for Joseph Stephanie claims the district court should have terminated her obligation to pay child support for Joseph for the period of October 1, 2018, to April 1, 2019. 2020Linda N. v. William N., 289 Neb. 607 , 856 N.W.2d 436 (2014).	3	2016–2020
White v. White green neb · 2025 2 sentences 2026White v. White, 320 Neb. 256 , 26 N.W.3d 924 (2025). 2025WHITE Cite as 320 Neb. 256 The district court did not err in finding Keith had failed to trace $225,000 as nonmarital White Grain assets.	2	2025–2026
Becher v. Becher green neb · 2018 2 sentences 2018Becher v. Becher, 299 Neb. 206 , 908 N.W.2d 12 (2018). 2018Becher v. Becher, 299 Neb. 206 , 908 N.W.2d 12 (2018).	2	2018–2018
In Re Estate of Jeffrey B. green neb · 2004 2 sentences 2015In re Estate of Jeffrey B., 268 Neb. 761 , 688 N.W.2d 135 (2004). 2015In re Estate of Jeffrey B., 268 Neb. 761 , 688 N.W.2d 135 (2004).	2	2007–2015
Terry v. Duff green neb · 1994 2 sentences 1996Just as a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit, Terry v. Duff, 246 Neb. 524 , 519 N.W.2d 550 (1994), and Norwest Bank Neb. v. Bowers, 246 Neb. 83 , 516 N.W.2d 623 (1994), neither can plain error be predicated on an action the party has invited the court to commit. (b) Trade Names and Gifts The only discussion in Leroy Grams’ brief concerning the instructions pertaining to trade names and gifts of bank accounts is that the instructions he offered in that regard were correct statements of the law and should have been given. 1996Just as a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit, Terry v. Duff, 246 Neb. 524 , 519 N.W.2d 550 (1994), and Norwest Bank Neb. v. Bowers, 246 Neb. 83 , 516 N.W.2d 623 (1994), neither can plain error be predicated on an action the party has invited the court to commit. (b) Trade Names and Gifts The only discussion in Leroy Grams’ brief concerning the instructions pertaining to trade names and gifts of bank accounts is that the instructions he offered in that regard were correct statements of the law and should have been given.	2	1995–1996
Langenheim v. CITY OF SEWARD, ETC. green neb · 1978 2 sentences 1987“A party cannot complain of error when, by his own action, he has acquiesced therein.” Langenheim v. City of Seward, 200 Neb. 740 , 747, 265 N.W.2d 446 , 451 (1978). 1987“A party cannot complain of error when, by his own action, he has acquiesced therein.” Langenheim v. City of Seward, 200 Neb. 740 , 747, 265 N.W.2d 446 , 451 (1978).	2	1985–1987
Ellsworth v. City of Fairbury green neb · 1894 2 sentences 1978Ellsworth v. City of Fairbury, 41 Neb. 881 , 60 N. W. 336 . 1978Ellsworth v. City of Fairbury, 41 Neb. 881 , 60 N. W. 336 .	2	1978–1978
Nebraska Republican Party v. Shively - special release green neb · 2022 1 sentence 2025Lizeth E. v. Roberto E., 317 Neb. 971 , 12 N.W.3d 809 (2024); Nebraska Republican Party v. Shively, 311 Neb. 160 , 971 N.W.2d 128 (2022).	1	2025–2025
D&M Roofing & Siding v. Distribution, Inc. green neb · 2025 1 sentence 2025But in his posttrial briefing, Keith conceded below that those additional funds were “less clearly traceable so he elects to assert the necessity to set aside $225,000 as nonmarital, and not to do so with the balance.” This court has long held that a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit. 23 20 Id. at 28. 21 Id. at 30 (emphasis supplied). 22 Id. at 29. 23 D&M Roofing & Siding v. Distribution, Inc., 319 Neb. 707 , 24 N.W.3d 850 (2025). - 280 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 320 Nebraska Reports WHITE V.	1	2025–2025
State v. Space green neb · 2022 1 sentence 2022SPACE Cite as 312 Neb. 456 the defendant has no duty to object on speedy trial grounds when the court sets a trial date outside the 6-month speedy trial period. 25 We find no merit to the State’s suggestion that the doctrine of invited error should have either estopped Space from mov- ing for absolute discharge or precluded the court from granting absolute discharge.	1	2022–2022
VKGS v. Planet Bingo green neb · 2021 1 sentence 2021Under Nebraska law, a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit. 22 As such, VKGS 18 John P. Lenich, Nebraska Civil Procedure § 7:8 (2021). 19 Webb v. Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Servs., 301 Neb. 810 , 920 N.W.2d 268 (2018). 20 Id. 21 Yopp v. Batt, 237 Neb. 779 , 467 N.W.2d 868 (1991). 22 Mahlendorf v. Mahlendorf, 308 Neb. 202 , 952 N.W.2d 923 (2021). - 961 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 309 Nebraska Reports VKGS v. PLANET BINGO Cite as 309 Neb. 950 cannot now claim on appeal the trial court erred in bifurcat- ing the trial.	1	2021–2021
Yopp v. Batt green neb · 1991 2 sentences 2021Under Nebraska law, a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit. 22 As such, VKGS 18 John P. Lenich, Nebraska Civil Procedure § 7:8 (2021). 19 Webb v. Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Servs., 301 Neb. 810 , 920 N.W.2d 268 (2018). 20 Id. 21 Yopp v. Batt, 237 Neb. 779 , 467 N.W.2d 868 (1991). 22 Mahlendorf v. Mahlendorf, 308 Neb. 202 , 952 N.W.2d 923 (2021). - 961 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 309 Nebraska Reports VKGS v. PLANET BINGO Cite as 309 Neb. 950 cannot now claim on appeal the trial court erred in bifurcat- ing the trial. 2021Under Nebraska law, a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit. 22 As such, VKGS 18 John P. Lenich, Nebraska Civil Procedure § 7:8 (2021). 19 Webb v. Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Servs., 301 Neb. 810 , 920 N.W.2d 268 (2018). 20 Id. 21 Yopp v. Batt, 237 Neb. 779 , 467 N.W.2d 868 (1991). 22 Mahlendorf v. Mahlendorf, 308 Neb. 202 , 952 N.W.2d 923 (2021). - 961 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 309 Nebraska Reports VKGS v. PLANET BINGO Cite as 309 Neb. 950 cannot now claim on appeal the trial court erred in bifurcat- ing the trial.	1	2021–2021
Eletech, Inc. v. Conveyance Consulting Group green neb · 2021 2 sentences 2021Moreover, a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit. 28 24 See Eletech, Inc. v. Conveyance Consulting Group, 308 Neb. 733 , 956 N.W.2d 692 (2021). 25 § 25-1087 (emphasis supplied). 26 See Neb. 2021Moreover, a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit. 28 24 See Eletech, Inc. v. Conveyance Consulting Group, 308 Neb. 733 , 956 N.W.2d 692 (2021). 25 § 25-1087 (emphasis supplied). 26 See Neb.	1	2021–2021
Webb v. Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Servs. green neb · 2018 2 sentences 2021Under Nebraska law, a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit. 22 As such, VKGS 18 John P. Lenich, Nebraska Civil Procedure § 7:8 (2021). 19 Webb v. Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Servs., 301 Neb. 810 , 920 N.W.2d 268 (2018). 20 Id. 21 Yopp v. Batt, 237 Neb. 779 , 467 N.W.2d 868 (1991). 22 Mahlendorf v. Mahlendorf, 308 Neb. 202 , 952 N.W.2d 923 (2021). - 961 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 309 Nebraska Reports VKGS v. PLANET BINGO Cite as 309 Neb. 950 cannot now claim on appeal the trial court erred in bifurcat- ing the trial. 2021Under Nebraska law, a party cannot complain of error which the party has invited the court to commit. 22 As such, VKGS 18 John P. Lenich, Nebraska Civil Procedure § 7:8 (2021). 19 Webb v. Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Servs., 301 Neb. 810 , 920 N.W.2d 268 (2018). 20 Id. 21 Yopp v. Batt, 237 Neb. 779 , 467 N.W.2d 868 (1991). 22 Mahlendorf v. Mahlendorf, 308 Neb. 202 , 952 N.W.2d 923 (2021). - 961 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 309 Nebraska Reports VKGS v. PLANET BINGO Cite as 309 Neb. 950 cannot now claim on appeal the trial court erred in bifurcat- ing the trial.	1	2021–2021
Baumgart v. O'Sullivan (In Re Estate of Karmazin) green neb · 2018 2 sentences 2019In re Estate of Karmazin, 299 Neb. 315 , 908 N.W.2d 381 (2018). 2019In re Estate of Karmazin, 299 Neb. 315 , 908 N.W.2d 381 (2018).	1	2019–2019
Damrow v. Murdoch neutral nebctapp · 2007 2 sentences 2008Damrow v. Murdoch, 15 Neb.App. 920 , 739 N.W.2d 229 (2007). 2008Damrow v. Murdoch, 15 Neb.App. 920 , 739 N.W.2d 229 (2007).	1	2008–2008
State v. Ditter green neb · 1989 2 sentences 1991State v. Ditter, 232 Neb. 600 , 441 N.W.2d 622 (1989). 1991State v. Ditter, 232 Neb. 600 , 441 N.W.2d 622 (1989).	1	1991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-365 (9) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-824 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-1106 (4) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (4) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1912 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1207 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1208 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2315.01 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2616 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-248 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2923 (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

IL 174 (1911–2026) NE 50 (1978–2026) GA 12 (1969–2017) MO 7 (1889–2021) IN 3 (1911–1984) MI 3 (1948–2024) OK 2 (1989–1991) SC 2 (1999–2013) VA 2 (1925–2004) AL 2 (1990–1999)

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