res judicata doctrine in Nebraska

43 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1903–2025 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
NC + Hybrids v. Growers Seed Ass'ngreen neb · 1988 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1989–2016 2 sentences 2016In NC+ Hybrids II, we specifically held: Adhering to the policy embodied in the doctrine of res judicata, we now hold that, when a garnishee answers and denies an obligation or indebtedness to the judgment debtor, but the plaintiff fails to contest, controvert, or traverse such denial by the garnishee, a subsequent judg- ment of discharge, as the result of the plaintiff’s failure to respond, is a judgment on the merits as an adjudication of the garnishee’s liability to the plaintiff for the obliga- tion or indebtedness to the judgment debtor which is the subject of the garnishment proceeding. 2016In NC+ Hybrids II, we specifically held: Adhering to the policy embodied in the doctrine of res judicata, we now hold that, when a garnishee answers and denies an obligation or indebtedness to the judgment debtor, but the plaintiff fails to contest, controvert, or traverse such denial by the garnishee, a subsequent judg- ment of discharge, as the result of the plaintiff’s failure to respond, is a judgment on the merits as an adjudication of the garnishee’s liability to the plaintiff for the obliga- tion or indebtedness to the judgment debtor which is the subject of the garnishment proceeding.	3	3
RM Campbell Indus. v. Midwest Renewable Energygreen neb · 2016 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2016–2025 2 sentences 2025RM Campbell Indus. v. Midwest Renewable Energy, 294 Neb. 326 , 886 N.W.2d 240 (2016). 2016The doctrine of res judicata, or claim preclusion, bars relitigation not only of those matters actually litigated, but also of those matters which might have been litigated in the prior action. - 327 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 294 Nebraska R eports RM CAMPBELL INDUS. v. MIDWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY Cite as 294 Neb. 326 9. ____.	1	2
Money v. Flowersgreen neb · 2008 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015See Money v. Tyrrell Flowers, 275 Neb. 602 , 748 N.W.2d 49 (2008). 2015See Money v. Tyrrell Flowers, 275 Neb. 602 , 748 N.W.2d 49 (2008).	1	1
Carlisle Power Transmission Products, Inc. v. United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union, Local Union No. 662green ca8 · 2013 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014However, because the federal courts still refer to res judicata and Nebraska Advance Sheets 726 289 NEBRASKA REPORTS because we must apply federal law in the instant case, we use the term “res judicata.” [5,6] “The doctrine of res judicata provides that ‘a final judgment on the merits of an action precludes the parties or their privies from relitigating issues that were or could have been raised in that action.’” Carlisle Power Transmission Products v. The Union, 725 F.3d 864, 867 (8th Cir. 2013).	1	1
Kirkland v. Abramsongreen neb · 1995 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Kirkland v. Abramson, 248 Neb. 675 , 538 N.W.2d 752 (1995) (final judgment on merits of claim before administrative agency is res judicata and may not be relitigated). 2003See Kirkland v. Abramson, 248 Neb. 675 , 538 N.W.2d 752 (1995) (final judgment on merits of claim before administrative agency is res judicata and may not be relitigated).	1	1
Pflasterer v. Koliopoulosgreen neb · 1983 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997The scope of the res judicata bar “encompasses not only the issues actually litigated in the prior proceeding but also those issues which could have been raised.” (Emphasis supplied.) Pflasterer v. Koliopoulos, 213 Neb. 330, 333 , 328 N.W.2d 789, 791 (1983) (citing Brommer v. City of Hastings, 212 Neb. 367 , 322 N.W.2d 787 (1982)). 1997The scope of the res judicata bar “encompasses not only the issues actually litigated in the prior proceeding but also those issues which could have been raised.” (Emphasis supplied.) Pflasterer v. Koliopoulos, 213 Neb. 330, 333 , 328 N.W.2d 789, 791 (1983) (citing Brommer v. City of Hastings, 212 Neb. 367 , 322 N.W.2d 787 (1982)).	1	1
Rhema Christian Center v. District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustmentgreen dc · 1986 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996See, Rhema Christian Ctr. v. Bd. of Zoning Adj., 515 A.2d 189 (D.C.App.1986); Root v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 41 Conn.Supp. 218 , 565 A.2d 14 (Conn.Super.1989). 1996See, Rhema Christian Ctr. v. Bd. of Zoning Adj., 515 A.2d 189 (D.C.	1	1
cluster 563257green ca5 · 1991 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994	1	1
WEST TOWN HOMEOWNERS ASS'N v. Schneidergreen neb · 1983 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993	1	1
Kerndt v. Ronangreen neb · 1990 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992	1	1
Gottsch v. Bank of Stapletongreen neb · 1990 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
State Ex Rel. Weasmer v. Manpower of Omaha, Inc.green neb · 1957 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989	1	1
Lutheran Medical Center v. City of Omahagreen neb · 1988 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988	1	1
Vantage Enterprises, Inc. v. Caldwellgreen neb · 1976 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982	1	1
Gayer v. H. W. Parker & Songreen neb · 1888 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981	1	1
Golden v. Mascarigreen ohioctapp · 1939 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976	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 (53)

Case	Cited	Years
Norlanco, Inc. v. County of Madison green neb · 1970 2 sentences 2006Keen’s argument ignores the breadth of the doctrine of res judicata, which this court recognized in Norlanco, Inc. v. County of Madison, 186 Neb. 100 , 181 N.W.2d 119 (1970). 2006Keen’s argument ignores the breadth of the doctrine of res judicata, which this court recognized in Norlanco, Inc. v. County of Madison, 186 Neb. 100 , 181 N.W.2d 119 (1970).	2	1981–2006
Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Fowler green neb · 1995 2 sentences 2005Billingsley v. BFM Liquor Mgmt., 264 Neb. 56 , 645 N.W.2d 791 (2002); Lincoln Lumber Co. v. 387 Fowler, 248 Neb. 221 , 533 N.W.2d 898 (1995). 2005Billingsley v. BFM Liquor Mgmt., 264 Neb. 56 , 645 N.W.2d 791 (2002); Lincoln Lumber Co. v. 387 Fowler, 248 Neb. 221 , 533 N.W.2d 898 (1995).	2	1996–2005
Saylor v. State green neb · 2020 2 sentences 2023The sole basis for the State’s motion was claim preclusion. 8 Saylor I, supra note 2, 304 Neb. at 783 , 936 N.W.2d at 927 . - 291 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 315 Nebraska Reports SAYLOR V. 2023The sole basis for the State’s motion was claim preclusion. 8 Saylor I, supra note 2, 304 Neb. at 783 , 936 N.W.2d at 927 . - 291 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 315 Nebraska Reports SAYLOR V.	1	2023–2023
MBH, INC. v. John Otte Oil & Propane, Inc. green nebctapp · 2007 2 sentences 2016In a journal entry dated June 7, 2011, the district court ruled on several preliminary matters, including noting that a “default judgment will be entered against any Defendant who does not appear at the contested trial.” The district court’s decree, entered on July 14, noted that Campbell, as well as oth- ers, did not appear at trial and that their liens were “dismissed and released.” [7-9] The doctrine of res judicata, or claim preclusion, bars the relitigation of a matter that has been directly addressed or necessarily included in a former adjudication if (1) the former judgment was rendered 2016App. 341 , 727 N.W.2d 238 (2007) (citing to other jurisdictions as issue of first impression in Nebraska). 8 Eicher v. Mid America Fin.	1	2016–2016
Young v. Govier & Milone green neb · 2013 2 sentences 2015Young v. Govier & Milone, 286 Neb. 224 , 835 N.W.2d 684 (2013). - 10 - Decisions of the Nebraska Court of A ppeals 23 Nebraska A ppellate R eports JAMIE N. v. KENNETH M. 2015Young v. Govier & Milone, 286 Neb. 224 , 835 N.W.2d 684 (2013). - 10 - Decisions of the Nebraska Court of A ppeals 23 Nebraska A ppellate R eports JAMIE N. v. KENNETH M.	1	2015–2015
Irwin v. West Gate Bank green neb · 2014 1 sentence 2014No party challenges the portion of the district court’s order which determined that the Nebraska Advance Sheets IRWIN v. WEST GATE BANK 359 Cite as 288 Neb. 353 bankruptcy court order did not preclude further litigation as to whether West Gate breached the terms of the Abandonment document or any purported warranty contained therein.	1	2014–2014
DeVaux v. DeVaux red neb · 1994 2 sentences 2013Devaux v. Devaux, 245 Neb. 611 , 514 N.W.2d 640 (1994) (superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Alisha C. v. Jeremy C., 283 Neb. 340 , 808 N.W.2d 875 (2012)). 2013Devaux v. Devaux, 245 Neb. 611 , 514 N.W.2d 640 (1994) (superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Alisha C. v. Jeremy C., 283 Neb. 340 , 808 N.W.2d 875 (2012)).	1	2013–2013
Bellino v. McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO green neb · 2007 2 sentences 2013In an action for legal malpractice, the plaintiff must establish that but for the alleged negligence of the attorney, the plaintiff would have obtained a more favorable judgment or settlement.11 The dis- trict court determined that even if the appellees breached the standard of care as alleged by Young, she could not have received a more favorable settlement in the second dissolu- tion proceeding, because the court was bound to enforce the PMA and APMA under the doctrines of res judicata and judi- cial estoppel. (a) Res Judicata [11,12] The doctrine of res judicata, or claim preclusion, bars t 2013In an action for legal malpractice, the plaintiff must establish that but for the alleged negligence of the attorney, the plaintiff would have obtained a more favorable judgment or settlement.11 The dis- trict court determined that even if the appellees breached the standard of care as alleged by Young, she could not have received a more favorable settlement in the second dissolu- tion proceeding, because the court was bound to enforce the PMA and APMA under the doctrines of res judicata and judi- cial estoppel. (a) Res Judicata [11,12] The doctrine of res judicata, or claim preclusion, bars t	1	2013–2013
Quintela v. Quintela green nebctapp · 1996 1 sentence 2013Id. [13] The Nebraska Supreme Court has held that when a dissolution decree includes an order of child support, the issue of paternity is considered adjudicated and the issue of pater- nity cannot be relitigated between the parties because of the doctrine of res judicata, absent certain limited circumstances.	1	2013–2013
Ryan v. Ryan green neb · 1999 2 sentences 2013Resources, 282 Neb. 237 , 803 N.W.2d 28 (2011). 13 Ryan v. Ryan, 257 Neb. 682 , 600 N.W.2d 739 (1999). 2013Resources, 282 Neb. 237 , 803 N.W.2d 28 (2011). 13 Ryan v. Ryan, 257 Neb. 682 , 600 N.W.2d 739 (1999).	1	2013–2013
Jensen v. Jensen green neb · 2008 2 sentences 2009Jensen v. Jensen, 275 Neb. 921 , 750 N.W.2d 335 (2008). 2009Jensen v. Jensen, 275 Neb. 921 , 750 N.W.2d 335 (2008).	1	2009–2009
Eicher v. Mid America Financial Investment Corp. green neb · 2005 1 sentence 2007Id.	1	2007–2007
Gruber v. Gruber green neb · 2001 2 sentences 2005See, Billingsley, supra; Gruber v. Gruber, 261 Neb. 914 , 626 N.W.2d 582 (2001). 2005See, Billingsley, supra; Gruber v. Gruber, 261 Neb. 914 , 626 N.W.2d 582 (2001).	1	2005–2005
Billingsley v. BFM Liquor Management, Inc. green neb · 2002 2 sentences 2005Billingsley v. BFM Liquor Mgmt., 264 Neb. 56 , 645 N.W.2d 791 (2002); Lincoln Lumber Co. v. 387 Fowler, 248 Neb. 221 , 533 N.W.2d 898 (1995). 2005Billingsley v. BFM Liquor Mgmt., 264 Neb. 56 , 645 N.W.2d 791 (2002); Lincoln Lumber Co. v. 387 Fowler, 248 Neb. 221 , 533 N.W.2d 898 (1995).	1	2005–2005
DeCosta Sporting Goods, Inc. v. Kirkland green neb · 1982 2 sentences 2003The Court of Appeals found support for this proposition in DeCosta Sporting Goods, Inc. v. Kirkland, 210 Neb. 815 , 316 N.W.2d 772 (1982), where we held that a res judicata defense 757 specifically raised in a defendant’s motion for summary judgment filed prior to answer was sufficient to afford the plaintiff notice of the defense. 2003The Court of Appeals found support for this proposition in DeCosta Sporting Goods, Inc. v. Kirkland, 210 Neb. 815 , 316 N.W.2d 772 (1982), where we held that a res judicata defense 757 specifically raised in a defendant’s motion for summary judgment filed prior to answer was sufficient to afford the plaintiff notice of the defense.	1	2003–2003
PIPE AND PILING v. Betterman & Katelman green nebctapp · 1999 1 sentence 2002Pipe & Piling Supplies v. Betterman & Katelman, 8 Neb.	1	2002–2002
Mischke v. Mischke green neb · 1997 2 sentences 1999See, Vann v. Norwest Bank Neb., supra; Mischke v. Mischke, 253 Neb. 439 , 571 N.W.2d 248 (1997). 1999See, Vann v. Norwest Bank Neb., supra; Mischke v. Mischke, 253 Neb. 439 , 571 N.W.2d 248 (1997).	1	1999–1999
Brommer v. City of Hastings green neb · 1982 2 sentences 1997The scope of the res judicata bar “encompasses not only the issues actually litigated in the prior proceeding but also those issues which could have been raised.” (Emphasis supplied.) Pflasterer v. Koliopoulos, 213 Neb. 330, 333 , 328 N.W.2d 789, 791 (1983) (citing Brommer v. City of Hastings, 212 Neb. 367 , 322 N.W.2d 787 (1982)). 1997The scope of the res judicata bar “encompasses not only the issues actually litigated in the prior proceeding but also those issues which could have been raised.” (Emphasis supplied.) Pflasterer v. Koliopoulos, 213 Neb. 330, 333 , 328 N.W.2d 789, 791 (1983) (citing Brommer v. City of Hastings, 212 Neb. 367 , 322 N.W.2d 787 (1982)).	1	1997–1997
Wicker v. Vogel green neb · 1994 2 sentences 1996Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Fowler, 248 Neb. 221 , 533 N.W.2d 898 (1995); Hangman v. Bruening, 247 Neb. 769 , 530 N.W.2d 247 (1995); Wicker v. Vogel, 246 Neb. 601 , 521 N.W.2d 907 (1994). 1996Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Fowler, 248 Neb. 221 , 533 N.W.2d 898 (1995); Hangman v. Bruening, 247 Neb. 769 , 530 N.W.2d 247 (1995); Wicker v. Vogel, 246 Neb. 601 , 521 N.W.2d 907 (1994).	1	1996–1996
Root v. Zoning Board of Appeals neutral connsuperct · 1989 2 sentences 1996See, Rhema Christian Ctr. v. Bd. of Zoning Adj., 515 A.2d 189 (D.C.App.1986); Root v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 41 Conn.Supp. 218 , 565 A.2d 14 (Conn.Super.1989). 1996See, Rhema Christian Ctr. v. Bd. of Zoning Adj., 515 A.2d 189 (D.C.App.1986); Root v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 41 Conn.Supp. 218 , 565 A.2d 14 (Conn.Super.1989).	1	1996–1996
Hangman v. Bruening green neb · 1995 2 sentences 1996Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Fowler, 248 Neb. 221 , 533 N.W.2d 898 (1995); Hangman v. Bruening, 247 Neb. 769 , 530 N.W.2d 247 (1995); Wicker v. Vogel, 246 Neb. 601 , 521 N.W.2d 907 (1994). 1996Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Fowler, 248 Neb. 221 , 533 N.W.2d 898 (1995); Hangman v. Bruening, 247 Neb. 769 , 530 N.W.2d 247 (1995); Wicker v. Vogel, 246 Neb. 601 , 521 N.W.2d 907 (1994).	1	1996–1996
Sanders v. City of Brady, Texas green scotus · 1991	1	1994–1994
Stoll v. Gottlieb green scotus · 1938 2 sentences 1994In reaching that conclusion, the Wisconsin court relied upon the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Stoll v. Gottlieb, 305 U.S. 165 , 59 S. Ct. 134 , 83 L. 1994In reaching that conclusion, the Wisconsin court relied upon the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Stoll v. Gottlieb, 305 U.S. 165 , 59 S. Ct. 134 , 83 L.	1	1994–1994
Matter of Baudoin green ca5 · 1993	1	1994–1994
Jantzen v. Baker green wisctapp · 1986 2 sentences 1994Jantzen v. Baker, 131 Wis. 2d at 510 , 388 N.W.2d at 661 . 1994Jantzen v. Baker, 131 Wis. 2d at 510 , 388 N.W.2d at 661 .	1	1994–1994
Kehr v. Kehr green neb · 1962	1	1993–1993
Hart Steel Co. v. Railroad Supply Co. green scotus · 1917	1	1993–1993
Federated Department Stores, Inc. v. Moitie green scotus · 1981	1	1993–1993
Everlasting Golden Rule Church v. Dakota Title & Escrow Co. neutral neb · 1988	1	1991–1991
State v. Gerdes green neb · 1989	1	1990–1990
Kash v. McDERMOTT & MILLER, PC green neb · 1985	1	1989–1989
Schroeder v. Homestead Corp. neutral neb · 1956	1	1989–1989
Industrial Credit Company, a Corporation v. Maurice Berg, June Berg and Howard James green ca8 · 1968	1	1982–1982
Peters v. Meyer green neb · 1936	1	1981–1981
AMERICAN PROVINCE, ETC. v. Metropolitan Util. Dist. green neb · 1965	1	1981–1981
Hickman v. Southwest Dairy Suppliers, Inc. green neb · 1975	1	1981–1981
Suhr v. City of Scribner green neb · 1980	1	1981–1981
Dean v. Exotic Veneers, Inc. green or · 1975	1	1976–1976
La Vasser v. Chesbrough Lumber Co. green mich · 1916	1	1976–1976
Bowker v. Drainage District neutral neb · 1918	1	1959–1959

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-1106 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-824 (3)

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