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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-201 (2026)

Right of privacy; legislative intent

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It is the intention of the Legislature to provide a right of privacy as described and limited by sections 20-201 to 20-211 and 25-840.01, and to give to any natural person a legal remedy in the event of violation of the right.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1941–2026 · leading case: Shlien v. Bd. of Regents of the Univ. of Nebraska, 640 N.W.2d 643 (Neb. 2002).
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Shlien v. Bd. of Regents of the Univ. of Nebraska, 640 N.W.2d 643 (Neb. 2002). · cites it 2× “The first cause of action was for negligence, and the second cause of action was for invasion of privacy pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-201 et seq. (Reissue 1997).”
Steinhausen v. HomeServices of Neb., 857 N.W.2d 816 (Neb. 2015). “§ 20-201 (Reissue 2012). 35 53 C.J.S. Libel and Slander; Injurious Falsehood § 172 (2005).”
Schoneweis v. Dando, 435 N.W.2d 666 (Neb. 1989). · cites it 2× “More than two decades later, the Legislature saw fit to modify the law by enacting the rights of privacy law, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 20-201 through 20-211 (Reissue 1987) and 25-840.”
Bogue v. Gillis, 973 N.W.2d 338 (Neb. 2022). “One line of authority followed the initial inquiry in Williams and centered on whether the defendant’s breach of duty continued through the course of the treatment. Under this line of authority, only if the defendant’s negligence continued through the course of treatment would…”
Wadman v. State, 510 N.W.2d 426 (Neb. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 3× “PREFACE Nebraska has enacted statutes which create a right of action for invasion of privacy, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 20-201 through 20-211 (Reissue 1991) and 25-840.”
Burchmore v. H. M. Byllesby & Co., 1 N.W.2d 327 (Neb. 1941). · cites it 2× “Section 20-201, Comp. St. 1929, provides: “Civil actions can only be commenced within the time prescribed in this chapter, after the cause of action shall have accrued.”
Fischer v. Wilhelm, 298 N.W. 126 (Neb. 1941). “on was not a debt, but was a gift by his father to him, and defend *586 ant alleges that he is not indebted to the estate for any amount whatsoever; further alleges that the cause of action on said alleged debt, if a debt, accrued prior to June 1, 1920, and more than 16 years…”
Hollenbeck v. Guardian Nat'l Life Ins., 14 N.W.2d 330 (Neb. 1944). · cites it 2× “Under these circumstances is the statute of limitations a defense? Section 20-201, Comp. St. 1929, provides: “Civil actions can only be commenced within the time prescribed in this chapter, after the cause of action shall have accrued.”
Doe, No. 8:26-cv-00014 (D. Neb. Jan. 13, 2026). · cites it 2× “, and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-201 et seq. She also alleges a common law claim for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress.”
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