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6 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2018 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Steinberg v. Stahlneckergreen2 sentences1998Where a judgment has been entered by default and a prompt application has been made at the same term to set it aside, with the tender of an answer or other proof disclosing a meritorious defense, the court should on reasonable grounds sustain the motion and permit the cause to be heard on the merits.” DeVries v. Rix, 203 Neb. at 401-02 , 279 N.W.2d at 94-95 . “ ‘A meritorious or substantial defense or cause means one which is worthy of judicial inquiry because it raises a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to the essential facts.’ ” Steinberg v 1998Where a judgment has been entered by default and a prompt application has been made at the same term to set it aside, with the tender of an answer or other proof disclosing a meritorious defense, the court should on reasonable grounds sustain the motion and permit the cause to be heard on the merits.” DeVries v. Rix, 203 Neb. at 401-02 , 279 N.W.2d at 94-95 . “ ‘A meritorious or substantial defense or cause means one which is worthy of judicial inquiry because it raises a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to the essential facts.’ ” Steinberg v | 1 | 3 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Miller v. Steichen
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2 sentences2015Miller v. Steichen, 268 Neb. 328 , 682 N.W.2d 702 (2004). 2015Miller v. Steichen, 268 Neb. 328 , 682 N.W.2d 702 (2004). | 2 | 2015–2015 |
Applied Underwriters Captive Risk Assurance Co. v. Oceanside Laundry, LLC
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1 sentence2018Stat. § 25-1912 (3) (Reissue 2016); State v. Bellamy, 264 Neb. 784 , 652 N.W.2d 86 (2002). - 342 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports APPLIED UNDERWRITERS v. OCEANSIDE LAUNDRY Cite as 300 Neb. 333 of a motion to vacate a default judgment, a meritorious or substantial defense or cause means one which is worthy of judicial inquiry because it raises a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to the essential facts.20 Although a defendant seeking to vacate a default judgment is required to present a meritorious defense, it is no | 1 | 2018–2018 |
State Ex Rel. Serrano v. Bellamy
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2 sentences2018Stat. § 25-1912 (3) (Reissue 2016); State v. Bellamy, 264 Neb. 784 , 652 N.W.2d 86 (2002). - 342 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports APPLIED UNDERWRITERS v. OCEANSIDE LAUNDRY Cite as 300 Neb. 333 of a motion to vacate a default judgment, a meritorious or substantial defense or cause means one which is worthy of judicial inquiry because it raises a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to the essential facts.20 Although a defendant seeking to vacate a default judgment is required to present a meritorious defense, it is no 2018Stat. § 25-1912 (3) (Reissue 2016); State v. Bellamy, 264 Neb. 784 , 652 N.W.2d 86 (2002). - 342 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports APPLIED UNDERWRITERS v. OCEANSIDE LAUNDRY Cite as 300 Neb. 333 of a motion to vacate a default judgment, a meritorious or substantial defense or cause means one which is worthy of judicial inquiry because it raises a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to the essential facts.20 Although a defendant seeking to vacate a default judgment is required to present a meritorious defense, it is no | 1 | 2018–2018 |
In Re Estate of Christensen
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2 sentences1998In In re Estate of Christensen, 221 Neb. 872 , 381 N.W.2d 163 (1986), the Nebraska Supreme Court further expounded upon the meaning of good cause and adopted three criteria to be considered in determining whether to grant a motion to set aside an order admitting a will to probate: A court should consider whether neglect is excusable, whether a movant has alleged a meritorious objection to admission of a will to probate, and whether prejudice results from setting aside the probate order. 1998In In re Estate of Christensen, 221 Neb. 872 , 381 N.W.2d 163 (1986), the Nebraska Supreme Court further expounded upon the meaning of good cause and adopted three criteria to be considered in determining whether to grant a motion to set aside an order admitting a will to probate: A court should consider whether neglect is excusable, whether a movant has alleged a meritorious objection to admission of a will to probate, and whether prejudice results from setting aside the probate order. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
In Re Estate of Corbett
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2 sentences1998Where a judgment has been entered by default and a prompt application has been made at the same term to set it aside, with the tender of an answer or other proof disclosing a meritorious defense, the court should on reasonable grounds sustain the motion and permit the cause to be heard on the merits.” DeVries v. Rix, 203 Neb. at 401-02 , 279 N.W.2d at 94-95 . “ ‘A meritorious or substantial defense or cause means one which is worthy of judicial inquiry because it raises a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to the essential facts.’ ” Steinberg v 1998Where a judgment has been entered by default and a prompt application has been made at the same term to set it aside, with the tender of an answer or other proof disclosing a meritorious defense, the court should on reasonable grounds sustain the motion and permit the cause to be heard on the merits.” DeVries v. Rix, 203 Neb. at 401-02 , 279 N.W.2d at 94-95 . “ ‘A meritorious or substantial defense or cause means one which is worthy of judicial inquiry because it raises a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to the essential facts.’ ” Steinberg v | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Lincoln Welding Supply Co. v. Inhalation Plastics, Inc.
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2 sentences1987Lincoln Welding Supply v. Inhalation Plastics, 213 Neb. 862 , 331 N.W.2d 804 (1983); Steinberg v. Stahlnecker, supra. “ ‘A meritorious or substantial defense or cause means one which is worthy of judicial inquiry because it raises a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to the essential facts.’ ” Steinberg v. Stahlnecker, supra at 468, 263 N.W.2d at 862-63 . 1987Lincoln Welding Supply v. Inhalation Plastics, 213 Neb. 862 , 331 N.W.2d 804 (1983); Steinberg v. Stahlnecker, supra. “ ‘A meritorious or substantial defense or cause means one which is worthy of judicial inquiry because it raises a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to the essential facts.’ ” Steinberg v. Stahlnecker, supra at 468, 263 N.W.2d at 862-63 . | 1 | 1987–1987 |
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.