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client hearing in Nebraska

6 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2015 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Lincoln Grain, Inc. v. Coopers & Lybrandgreen
neb · 1984 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Evidence of contributory negligence of a client in the case of malpractice of an accountant auditing a company’s books has a definite limit because of the nature of an auditor’s task. *52 “[T]he contributory negligence of the client is a defense only where it has contributed to the accountant’s failure to perform the contract and to report the truth.” Lincoln Grain v. Coopers & Lybrand, 216 Neb. 433, 442 , 345 N.W.2d 300, 307 (1984).

1995Evidence of contributory negligence of a client in the case of malpractice of an accountant auditing a company’s books has a definite limit because of the nature of an auditor’s task. *52 “[T]he contributory negligence of the client is a defense only where it has contributed to the accountant’s failure to perform the contract and to report the truth.” Lincoln Grain v. Coopers & Lybrand, 216 Neb. 433, 442 , 345 N.W.2d 300, 307 (1984).

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
STATE EX REL. NEB. STATE BAR v. Payne neutral
neb · 1987
2 sentences

1997NSBA v. Payne, 226 Neb. 727 , 414 N.W.2d 283 (1987), another proceeding for reciprocal discipline, the Indiana Supreme Court held that possessing and using cocaine; purchasing and possessing marijuana, unspecified narcotics, and cocaine; failing to appear for a client at a hearing; and accepting cocaine as payment for legal services warranted disbarment.

1997NSBA v. Payne, 226 Neb. 727 , 414 N.W.2d 283 (1987), another proceeding for reciprocal discipline, the Indiana Supreme Court held that possessing and using cocaine; purchasing and possessing marijuana, unspecified narcotics, and cocaine; failing to appear for a client at a hearing; and accepting cocaine as payment for legal services warranted disbarment.

21997–1997
Matter of Payne green
ind · 1986
2 sentences

1987Id.

1987Id.

21987–1987
Gallner v. Larson green
neb · 2015
1 sentence

2015Cond. § 3-501.8(c). - 215 - Nebraska A dvance Sheets 291 Nebraska R eports GALLNER v. LARSON Cite as 291 Neb. 205 gift may be voidable by the client under the doctrine of undue influence, which treats client gifts as presump- tively fraudulent.

12015–2015

Where else courts name it

TX 32 (1913–2024) CA 30 (1962–2024) NY 17 (1992–2024) PA 15 (1983–2024) IL 15 (1934–2026) IA 13 (1933–2022) WI 12 (1979–2025) OR 12 (1985–2026) SD 12 (1961–2026) NJ 12 (1981–2024) DC 11 (1997–2024) OH 11 (1999–2021) CO 11 (1912–2023) MD 10 (1983–2016) LA 10 (1984–2017) FL 9 (1978–2019) WA 9 (1990–2020) WV 8 (1994–2015) KY 8 (1987–2020) MI 8 (1971–2019) NM 7 (1994–2026) AZ 7 (1956–2012) MA 7 (1985–2024) GA 6 (2011–2026) IN 6 (1976–2003) NE 6 (1987–2015) AL 5 (1992–2024) CT 5 (1960–2013) ME 5 (1999–2023) UT 4 (1988–2023) AR 4 (1996–2022) DE 4 (1990–2017) MO 4 (1955–2006) NC 4 (2008–2023) ID 4 (1993–2015) MN 4 (1994–2014) MS 4 (1962–2023) KS 4 (1995–2024) VT 4 (2006–2023) MT 3 (1982–2009) SC 3 (1997–2009) NV 3 (1909–2016) AK 2 (1982–1995) OK 2 (1967–1970)

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