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mootness doctrine in Nebraska

42 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1989–2026 13 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Hauser v. Hausergreen
neb · 2000 · cited in 5 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2001–2015
2 sentences

2015Our Supreme Court held in Hauser v. Hauser, 259 Neb. 653 , 611 N.W.2d 840 (2000), that even when the defending party alleges that the protection order may cause that person to be subject to certain employment ramifications or that he may also face future criminal prosecutions, an exception to the mootness doctrine is not justified if the record is devoid of evidence to show a criminal conviction resulting from the issuance of a protection order, or that any other rights or liabilities were actually affected by issuance of the protection order.

2015Our Supreme Court held in Hauser v. Hauser, 259 Neb. 653 , 611 N.W.2d 840 (2000), that even when the defending party alleges that the protection order may cause that person to be subject to certain employment ramifications or that he may also face future criminal prosecutions, an exception to the mootness doctrine is not justified if the record is devoid of evidence to show a criminal conviction resulting from the issuance of a protection order, or that any other rights or liabilities were actually affected by issuance of the protection order.

45
Rath v. City of Suttongreen
neb · 2004 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2004–2025
2 sentences

2025We have held that a “‘suit that seeks damages for harm caused by past practices is not rendered moot by the cessation of the challenged conduct.’” 12 7 Brief for appellee at 25. 8 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). 9 Id. 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Rath v. City of Sutton, 267 Neb. 265, 274 , 673 N.W.2d 869, 880 (2004). - 486 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 320 Nebraska Reports RAMAEKERS V.

2025We have held that a “‘suit that seeks damages for harm caused by past practices is not rendered moot by the cessation of the challenged conduct.’” 12 7 Brief for appellee at 25. 8 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). 9 Id. 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Rath v. City of Sutton, 267 Neb. 265, 274 , 673 N.W.2d 869, 880 (2004). - 486 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 320 Nebraska Reports RAMAEKERS V.

33
Chaney v. Evnengreen
neb · 2020 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2023See, also, Chaney v. Evnen, 307 Neb. 512, 518 , 949 N.W.2d 761, 767 (2020) (“[t]he central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances have forestalled any occasion for meaningful relief”); State v. Harig, 192 Neb. 49 , 218 N.W.2d 884 (1974) (issue of excessiveness of pretrial bail is not reviewable after conviction and sentence). - 662 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 314 Nebraska Reports STATE V.

2023See, also, Chaney v. Evnen, 307 Neb. 512, 518 , 949 N.W.2d 761, 767 (2020) (“[t]he central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances have forestalled any occasion for meaningful relief”); State v. Harig, 192 Neb. 49 , 218 N.W.2d 884 (1974) (issue of excessiveness of pretrial bail is not reviewable after conviction and sentence). - 662 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 314 Nebraska Reports STATE V.

23
Yancer v. Kaufmangreen
nebctapp · 2014 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2015–2023
2 sentences

2023See Yancer v. Kaufman, 22 Neb.

2015“If every error committed by a trial judge called into play the public interest exception, the mootness doctrine would be subsumed by the exception.” Yancer v. Kaufman, 22 Neb.

23
Simms ex rel. Friel v. Frielgreen
nebctapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Simms v. Friel, 25 Neb.

2019See Simms v. Friel, 25 Neb. App. 640 , 911 N.W.2d 636 (2018).

22
Gladson v. Iowa Department of Correctionsgreen
ca8 · 2009 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See, also, Gladson v. Iowa Dept. of Corrections, 551 F.3d 825 (8th Cir. 2009); Martin v. Sargent, 780 F.2d 1334 (8th Cir. 1985); Wycoff v. Brewer, 572 F.2d 1260 (8th Cir. 1978). - 10 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports NESBITT v. FRAKES Cite as 300 Neb. 1 the public interest or when other rights or liabilities may be affected by its determination.25 This exception requires a con- sideration of the public or private nature of the question pre- sented, the desirability of an authoritative adjudication for future guidance of public officials, and the likelihood of futur

2018See, also, Gladson v. Iowa Dept. of Corrections, 551 F.3d 825 (8th Cir. 2009); Martin v. Sargent, 780 F.2d 1334 (8th Cir. 1985); Wycoff v. Brewer, 572 F.2d 1260 (8th Cir. 1978). - 10 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports NESBITT v. FRAKES Cite as 300 Neb. 1 the public interest or when other rights or liabilities may be affected by its determination.25 This exception requires a con- sideration of the public or private nature of the question pre- sented, the desirability of an authoritative adjudication for future guidance of public officials, and the likelihood of futur

22
Nesbitt Ex Rel. Himself & All Other Similarly Situated Neb. State Penitentiary Segregated Prisoners v. Frakesgreen
neb · 2018 · cited in 4 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021More specifically, in Nesbitt v. Frakes, 300 Neb. 1, 10 , 911 N.W.2d 598, 606 (2018), the Supreme Court held that “[a]n application of the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine is inappropriate when the issues presented on appeal do not inherently evade appellate review.” In this case, although Torrien’s appeal was rendered moot due to her reaching the age of majority, other cases would not inherently evade review by appellate courts if the juvenile did not reach the age of majority during the pendency of the appeal.

2021More specifically, in Nesbitt v. Frakes, 300 Neb. 1, 10 , 911 N.W.2d 598, 606 (2018), the Supreme Court held that “[a]n application of the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine is inappropriate when the issues presented on appeal do not inherently evade appellate review.” In this case, although Torrien’s appeal was rendered moot due to her reaching the age of majority, other cases would not inherently evade review by appellate courts if the juvenile did not reach the age of majority during the pendency of the appeal.

14
In re Interest of Nathaniel M.green
neb · 2014 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2014–2021
2 sentences

2021“The central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances that prevailed at the beginning of litigation have forestalled any occasion for meaningful relief.” Id. at 436-37 , 855 N.W.2d at 585.

2021“The central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances that prevailed at the beginning of litigation have forestalled any occasion for meaningful relief.” Id. at 436-37 , 855 N.W.2d at 585.

13
State ex rel. Peterson v. Ebkegreen
neb · 2019 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2019Peterson v. Ebke, 303 Neb. 637 , 930 N.W.2d 551 (2019). 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Id. 13 Id. 14 Id. - 588 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 304 Nebraska Reports IN RE INTEREST OF GIAVONNI P. Cite as 304 Neb. 580 a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of the action.15 A moot case is one which seeks to determine a question that no longer rests upon existing facts or rights—i.e., a case in which the issues presented are no longer alive.16 The central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances that prevailed at the beginning of litigation have forestalled any occasion f

2019Peterson v. Ebke, 303 Neb. 637 , 930 N.W.2d 551 (2019). 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Id. 13 Id. 14 Id. - 588 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 304 Nebraska Reports IN RE INTEREST OF GIAVONNI P. Cite as 304 Neb. 580 a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of the action.15 A moot case is one which seeks to determine a question that no longer rests upon existing facts or rights—i.e., a case in which the issues presented are no longer alive.16 The central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances that prevailed at the beginning of litigation have forestalled any occasion f

12
Keading v. Keadinggreen
calctapp · 2021 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025The court began by noting that “[a]ttachment is an ancillary or provisional remedy to aid in the collection of a money demand by seizure of property in advance of trial and judgment.” 57 The court then reasoned that even if the defendant was correct in his claims 53 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). 54 Id. 55 Chaney v. Evnen, 307 Neb. 512 , 949 N.W.2d 761 (2020). 56 Keading v. Keading, 60 Cal. App. 5th 1115 , 275 Cal. Rptr. 3d 338 (2021). 57 Id. at 1130, 275 Cal. Rptr. 3d at 349 (unpublished portion) (internal quotation marks omitted). - 924 - Nebraska Supreme Cour

2025The court began by noting that “[a]ttachment is an ancillary or provisional remedy to aid in the collection of a money demand by seizure of property in advance of trial and judgment.” 57 The court then reasoned that even if the defendant was correct in his claims 53 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). 54 Id. 55 Chaney v. Evnen, 307 Neb. 512 , 949 N.W.2d 761 (2020). 56 Keading v. Keading, 60 Cal. App. 5th 1115 , 275 Cal. Rptr. 3d 338 (2021). 57 Id. at 1130, 275 Cal. Rptr. 3d at 349 (unpublished portion) (internal quotation marks omitted). - 924 - Nebraska Supreme Cour

11
State v. Castillo-Rodriguezgreen
neb · 2023 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Mootness [13-18] Mootness does not prevent appellate jurisdiction; rather, mootness is a justiciability doctrine that can prevent courts from exercising jurisdiction. 44 A case is moot if the facts underlying the dispute have changed, such that the issues presented are no longer alive. 45 Stated differently, a case becomes moot when the issues initially presented in litigation cease to exist or the litigants lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of litigation. 46 The central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances that prevailed at the beginning of litig

2025Mootness [13-18] Mootness does not prevent appellate jurisdiction; rather, mootness is a justiciability doctrine that can prevent courts from exercising jurisdiction. 44 A case is moot if the facts underlying the dispute have changed, such that the issues presented are no longer alive. 45 Stated differently, a case becomes moot when the issues initially presented in litigation cease to exist or the litigants lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of litigation. 46 The central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances that prevailed at the beginning of litig

11
In Re Interest of Anayagreen
neb · 2008 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See In re Interest of Anaya, 276 Neb. 825 , 758 N.W.2d 10 (2008).

2023See In re Interest of Anaya, 276 Neb. 825 , 758 N.W.2d 10 (2008).

11
Mullendore v. Nuernbergergreen
neb · 1989 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020The Supreme Court has said the doctrine of mootness is “‘“the doctrine of standing set in a time frame: The requisite personal interest that must exist at the commencement of the litigation (standing) must continue throughout its existence (mootness).”’” Mullendore v. Nuernberger, 230 Neb. 921, 926 , 434 N.W.2d 511, 515 (1989) (quoting United States Parole Comm’n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S. Ct. 1202 , 63 L.

2020The Supreme Court has said the doctrine of mootness is “‘“the doctrine of standing set in a time frame: The requisite personal interest that must exist at the commencement of the litigation (standing) must continue throughout its existence (mootness).”’” Mullendore v. Nuernberger, 230 Neb. 921, 926 , 434 N.W.2d 511, 515 (1989) (quoting United States Parole Comm’n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S. Ct. 1202 , 63 L.

11
In re Interest of Giavonni P.green
neb · 2019 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Rodriguez v. Nielsengreen
neb · 2000 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Elstun v. Elstungreen
neb · 1999 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Koenig v. Southeast Community Collegegreen
neb · 1989 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Miller v. Dixongreen
neb · 1964 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Maack v. School District of Lincolngreen
neb · 1992 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (38)

CaseCitedYears
City of Hastings v. Sheets green
neb · 2024
2 sentences

2026Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD, 319 Neb. 681 , 24 N.W.3d 874 (2025). 8 Id. 9 Id. 10 Saint Joseph Tower Assisted Living v. Royce, 320 Neb. 830 , 30 N.W.3d 838 (2026). 11 Id. 12 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). - 73 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 321 Nebraska Reports BURBANK v. EVNEN a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of the action. 13 A moot case is one that seeks to determine a question that no longer rests upon existing facts or rights—i.e., a case in which the issues presented are no longer alive. 14 The central question in a mootness analysis

2026Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD, 319 Neb. 681 , 24 N.W.3d 874 (2025). 8 Id. 9 Id. 10 Saint Joseph Tower Assisted Living v. Royce, 320 Neb. 830 , 30 N.W.3d 838 (2026). 11 Id. 12 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). - 73 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 321 Nebraska Reports BURBANK v. EVNEN a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of the action. 13 A moot case is one that seeks to determine a question that no longer rests upon existing facts or rights—i.e., a case in which the issues presented are no longer alive. 14 The central question in a mootness analysis

42025–2026
NP Dodge Mgmt. Co. v. Holcomb green
neb · 2023
2 sentences

2025Id.

2025Co. v. Holcomb, 314 Neb. 748 , 993 N.W.2d 105 (2023). 50 In re Interest of Taylor W., 276 Neb. 679 , 757 N.W.2d 1 (2008). 51 MIMG LXXIV Colonial v. Ellis, 316 Neb. 746 , 6 N.W.3d 799 (2024). - 826 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 318 Nebraska Reports STATE EX REL.

32025–2025
Johnson v. Vosberg green
neb · 2024
2 sentences

2025Appeal Not Moot [14-17] Although we are reviewing this proceeding for plain error, the question of mootness bears directly on our appellate jurisdiction. 48 A case is moot if the facts underlying the dispute have changed, such that the issues presented are no longer alive. 49 Stated differently, a case becomes moot when the issues initially presented in litigation cease to exist or the litigants lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of litigation. 50 The central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances that prevailed at the beginning of litigation have fo

2025Appeal Not Moot [14-17] Although we are reviewing this proceeding for plain error, the question of mootness bears directly on our appellate jurisdiction. 48 A case is moot if the facts underlying the dispute have changed, such that the issues presented are no longer alive. 49 Stated differently, a case becomes moot when the issues initially presented in litigation cease to exist or the litigants lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of litigation. 50 The central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances that prevailed at the beginning of litigation have fo

22025–2025
In Re Interest of Taylor green
nebctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2025Co. v. Holcomb, 314 Neb. 748 , 993 N.W.2d 105 (2023). 46 In re Interest of Taylor W., 276 Neb. 679 , 757 N.W.2d 1 (2008). 47 MIMG LXXIV Colonial v. Ellis, supra note 9 . - 521 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 318 Nebraska Reports IN RE GUARDIANSHIP OF TOMAS J.

2025Co. v. Holcomb, 314 Neb. 748 , 993 N.W.2d 105 (2023). 50 In re Interest of Taylor W., 276 Neb. 679 , 757 N.W.2d 1 (2008). 51 MIMG LXXIV Colonial v. Ellis, 316 Neb. 746 , 6 N.W.3d 799 (2024). - 826 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 318 Nebraska Reports STATE EX REL.

22025–2025
United States Parole Commission v. Geraghty green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2020The Supreme Court has said the doctrine of mootness is “‘“the doctrine of standing set in a time frame: The requisite personal interest that must exist at the commencement of the litigation (standing) must continue throughout its existence (mootness).”’” Mullendore v. Nuernberger, 230 Neb. 921, 926 , 434 N.W.2d 511, 515 (1989) (quoting United States Parole Comm’n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S. Ct. 1202 , 63 L.

2020The Supreme Court has said the doctrine of mootness is “‘“the doctrine of standing set in a time frame: The requisite personal interest that must exist at the commencement of the litigation (standing) must continue throughout its existence (mootness).”’” Mullendore v. Nuernberger, 230 Neb. 921, 926 , 434 N.W.2d 511, 515 (1989) (quoting United States Parole Comm’n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S. Ct. 1202 , 63 L.

21989–2020
Wycoff v. Brewer green
ca8 · 1978
2 sentences

2018See, also, Gladson v. Iowa Dept. of Corrections, 551 F.3d 825 (8th Cir. 2009); Martin v. Sargent, 780 F.2d 1334 (8th Cir. 1985); Wycoff v. Brewer, 572 F.2d 1260 (8th Cir. 1978). - 10 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports NESBITT v. FRAKES Cite as 300 Neb. 1 the public interest or when other rights or liabilities may be affected by its determination.25 This exception requires a con- sideration of the public or private nature of the question pre- sented, the desirability of an authoritative adjudication for future guidance of public officials, and the likelihood of futur

2018See, also, Gladson v. Iowa Dept. of Corrections, 551 F.3d 825 (8th Cir. 2009); Martin v. Sargent, 780 F.2d 1334 (8th Cir. 1985); Wycoff v. Brewer, 572 F.2d 1260 (8th Cir. 1978). - 10 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports NESBITT v. FRAKES Cite as 300 Neb. 1 the public interest or when other rights or liabilities may be affected by its determination.25 This exception requires a con- sideration of the public or private nature of the question pre- sented, the desirability of an authoritative adjudication for future guidance of public officials, and the likelihood of futur

22018–2018
Martin v. Sargent green
ca8 · 1985
2 sentences

2018See, also, Gladson v. Iowa Dept. of Corrections, 551 F.3d 825 (8th Cir. 2009); Martin v. Sargent, 780 F.2d 1334 (8th Cir. 1985); Wycoff v. Brewer, 572 F.2d 1260 (8th Cir. 1978). - 10 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports NESBITT v. FRAKES Cite as 300 Neb. 1 the public interest or when other rights or liabilities may be affected by its determination.25 This exception requires a con- sideration of the public or private nature of the question pre- sented, the desirability of an authoritative adjudication for future guidance of public officials, and the likelihood of futur

2018See, also, Gladson v. Iowa Dept. of Corrections, 551 F.3d 825 (8th Cir. 2009); Martin v. Sargent, 780 F.2d 1334 (8th Cir. 1985); Wycoff v. Brewer, 572 F.2d 1260 (8th Cir. 1978). - 10 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports NESBITT v. FRAKES Cite as 300 Neb. 1 the public interest or when other rights or liabilities may be affected by its determination.25 This exception requires a con- sideration of the public or private nature of the question pre- sented, the desirability of an authoritative adjudication for future guidance of public officials, and the likelihood of futur

22018–2018
Professional Firefighters Assn. v. City of Omaha green
neb · 2015
2 sentences

2017But the central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances that prevailed at the beginning of litigation have forestalled any 5 Id. 6 Blakely v. Lancaster County, 284 Neb. 659 , 825 N.W.2d 149 (2012). 7 Id.; Professional Firefighters Assn. v. City of Omaha, 282 Neb. 200 , 803 N.W.2d 17 (2011). 8 Blakely v. Lancaster County, supra note 6. 9 Greater Omaha Realty Co. v. City of Omaha, 258 Neb. 714 , 605 N.W.2d 472 (2000). - 252 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 297 Nebraska R eports APPLIED UNDERWRITERS v. S.E.B.

2015Public Interest Exception to Mootness A pplies [13,14] Unless an exception applies, a court or tribunal must dismiss a moot case when changed circumstances have precluded it from providing any meaningful relief because the litigants no longer have a legally cognizable interest in the dispute’s resolution.19 Nebraska recognizes a public inter- est exception to the mootness doctrine,20 and we consider its application here. [15,16] Under the public interest exception to mootness, we can review an otherwise moot case if it involves a matter affecting the public interest or when other rights or lia

22015–2017
Wilcox v. City of McCook green
neb · 2001
2 sentences

2006Id.

2006Id.

22006–2006
Sloan Ex Rel. State v. Friends of the Hunley, Inc. green
sc · 2006
2 sentences

2026Co. v. Holcomb, supra note 2 (citing Sloan v. Friends of Hunley, Inc., 369 S.C. 20 , 630 S.E.2d 474 (2006)). 8 See NP Dodge Mgmt.

2026Co. v. Holcomb, supra note 2 (citing Sloan v. Friends of Hunley, Inc., 369 S.C. 20 , 630 S.E.2d 474 (2006)). 8 See NP Dodge Mgmt.

12026–2026
State ex rel. Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD neutral
neb · 2025
2 sentences

2026Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD, 319 Neb. 681 , 24 N.W.3d 874 (2025). 8 Id. 9 Id. 10 Saint Joseph Tower Assisted Living v. Royce, 320 Neb. 830 , 30 N.W.3d 838 (2026). 11 Id. 12 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). - 73 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 321 Nebraska Reports BURBANK v. EVNEN a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of the action. 13 A moot case is one that seeks to determine a question that no longer rests upon existing facts or rights—i.e., a case in which the issues presented are no longer alive. 14 The central question in a mootness analysis

2026Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD, 319 Neb. 681 , 24 N.W.3d 874 (2025). 8 Id. 9 Id. 10 Saint Joseph Tower Assisted Living v. Royce, 320 Neb. 830 , 30 N.W.3d 838 (2026). 11 Id. 12 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). - 73 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 321 Nebraska Reports BURBANK v. EVNEN a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of the action. 13 A moot case is one that seeks to determine a question that no longer rests upon existing facts or rights—i.e., a case in which the issues presented are no longer alive. 14 The central question in a mootness analysis

12026–2026
Saint Joseph Tower Assisted Living v. Royce neutral
neb · 2026
2 sentences

2026Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD, 319 Neb. 681 , 24 N.W.3d 874 (2025). 8 Id. 9 Id. 10 Saint Joseph Tower Assisted Living v. Royce, 320 Neb. 830 , 30 N.W.3d 838 (2026). 11 Id. 12 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). - 73 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 321 Nebraska Reports BURBANK v. EVNEN a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of the action. 13 A moot case is one that seeks to determine a question that no longer rests upon existing facts or rights—i.e., a case in which the issues presented are no longer alive. 14 The central question in a mootness analysis

2026Seeman v. Lower Republican NRD, 319 Neb. 681 , 24 N.W.3d 874 (2025). 8 Id. 9 Id. 10 Saint Joseph Tower Assisted Living v. Royce, 320 Neb. 830 , 30 N.W.3d 838 (2026). 11 Id. 12 City of Hastings v. Sheets, 317 Neb. 88 , 8 N.W.3d 771 (2024). - 73 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 321 Nebraska Reports BURBANK v. EVNEN a legally cognizable interest in the outcome of the action. 13 A moot case is one that seeks to determine a question that no longer rests upon existing facts or rights—i.e., a case in which the issues presented are no longer alive. 14 The central question in a mootness analysis

12026–2026
MIMG LXXIV Colonial v. Ellis green
neb · 2024
2 sentences

2025Co. v. Holcomb, 314 Neb. 748 , 993 N.W.2d 105 (2023). 50 In re Interest of Taylor W., 276 Neb. 679 , 757 N.W.2d 1 (2008). 51 MIMG LXXIV Colonial v. Ellis, 316 Neb. 746 , 6 N.W.3d 799 (2024). - 826 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 318 Nebraska Reports STATE EX REL.

2025Co. v. Holcomb, 314 Neb. 748 , 993 N.W.2d 105 (2023). 50 In re Interest of Taylor W., 276 Neb. 679 , 757 N.W.2d 1 (2008). 51 MIMG LXXIV Colonial v. Ellis, 316 Neb. 746 , 6 N.W.3d 799 (2024). - 826 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 318 Nebraska Reports STATE EX REL.

12025–2025
In re Guardianship of Tomas J. green
neb · 2025
1 sentence

2025Cite as 318 Neb. 503 minor guardian, and he argues the issue is “capable of repeti- tion [so] this Court should give probate courts clear direction on [the] issue.” 56 We question Marvin’s assertion that there is confusion over the applicable legal standard for appointing minor guardians.

12025–2025
State v. Pauly green
neb · 2022
2 sentences

2025State v. Pauly, 311 Neb. 418 , 972 N.W.2d 907 (2022).

2025State v. Pauly, 311 Neb. 418 , 972 N.W.2d 907 (2022).

12025–2025
State v. Harig green
neb · 1974
2 sentences

2023See, also, Chaney v. Evnen, 307 Neb. 512, 518 , 949 N.W.2d 761, 767 (2020) (“[t]he central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances have forestalled any occasion for meaningful relief”); State v. Harig, 192 Neb. 49 , 218 N.W.2d 884 (1974) (issue of excessiveness of pretrial bail is not reviewable after conviction and sentence). - 662 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 314 Nebraska Reports STATE V.

2023See, also, Chaney v. Evnen, 307 Neb. 512, 518 , 949 N.W.2d 761, 767 (2020) (“[t]he central question in a mootness analysis is whether changes in circumstances have forestalled any occasion for meaningful relief”); State v. Harig, 192 Neb. 49 , 218 N.W.2d 884 (1974) (issue of excessiveness of pretrial bail is not reviewable after conviction and sentence). - 662 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 314 Nebraska Reports STATE V.

12023–2023
State v. Warner green
neb · 2015
2 sentences

2021State v. Warner, 290 Neb. 954 , 863 N.W.2d 196 (2015).

2021State v. Warner, 290 Neb. 954 , 863 N.W.2d 196 (2015).

12021–2021
In the Matter of the Witness Charles G. Berry green
ca10 · 1975
12019–2019
Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 95,547 Securities and Exchange Commission v. Samuel H. Sloan, Individually and D/B/A Samuel H. Sloan & Co. green
ca2 · 1976
12019–2019
Reap's Appeal neutral
pasuperct · 1926
12019–2019
Clement v. Clement neutral
minn · 1973
12019–2019
Central Emergency Medical Services, Inc. v. State neutral
ark · 1998
12019–2019
Union Hill Homes Ass'n, Inc. v. RET DEVELOPMENT green
moctapp · 2002
12019–2019
Yeager v. Yeager green
moctapp · 1981
12019–2019
Belt v. Commonwealth, Cabinet for Families & Children green
kyctapp · 2017
12019–2019
McFarland v. State green
neb · 1957
12019–2019
Bramble v. Bramble neutral
neb · 2019
12019–2019
Herring v. Herring green
ga · 1976
12019–2019
Courtney v. Jimenez green
nebctapp · 2017
12017–2017
Applied Underwriters v. S.E.B. Servs. of New York green
neb · 2017
12017–2017
Greater Omaha Realty Co. v. City of Omaha green
neb · 2000
12017–2017
McDougle v. State ex rel. Bruning neutral
neb · 2014
12015–2015
Hron v. Donlan green
neb · 2000
12014–2014
In re Interest of Shayla H. neutral
neb · 2014
12014–2014
Green v. Lore neutral
neb · 2002
12008–2008
Orchard Hill Neighborhood Ass'n v. Orchard Hill Mercantile, L.L.C. green
neb · 2007
12008–2008
State v. Patterson green
neb · 1991
12000–2000
Williams v. Hjorth green
neb · 1988
11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-1106 (8) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (6) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (4) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-311.02 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-924 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-925 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-917 (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

NY 1328 (1976–2026) IL 645 (1965–2026) TX 470 (1976–2026) PA 335 (1967–2026) OH 265 (1975–2026) HI 173 (1987–2026) CT 152 (1979–2026) CA 117 (1978–2026) TN 100 (1983–2026) KS 99 (1978–2026) MO 96 (1976–2025) ID 91 (1983–2026) AK 89 (1971–2026) IA 80 (1982–2026) AR 80 (1992–2026) ME 74 (1981–2025) VT 71 (1978–2025) CO 70 (1975–2026) UT 63 (1981–2026) NC 62 (1976–2026) MI 55 (1978–2026) WI 52 (1986–2026) KY 49 (1983–2026) IN 47 (1987–2026) SC 43 (1996–2026) NE 42 (1989–2026) MD 39 (1976–2025) WA 38 (1988–2026) NV 38 (1986–2025) MN 36 (1980–2025) WY 35 (1985–2026) GA 32 (1983–2025) RI 29 (2004–2025) DC 28 (1964–2026) MT 27 (1996–2026) OK 26 (1984–2026) NM 25 (1983–2025) VA 24 (1988–2026) AZ 23 (1971–2026) OR 22 (1995–2021) MS 21 (1994–2025) FL 21 (1983–2025) MA 20 (1984–2023) SD 19 (1978–2026) DE 17 (1988–2026) LA 16 (1998–2025) AL 15 (1984–2025) WV 12 (1984–2026) NH 9 (1977–2023) NJ 8 (1977–2024) VI 8 (2010–2026) ND 4 (2000–2006)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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