Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (2026)

Judgment, rendition of judgment, entry of judgment, decree, or final order, defined; records; clerk; duties

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(1) A judgment is the final determination of the rights of the parties in an action.

(2) Rendition of a judgment is the act of the court, or a judge thereof, in signing a single written document stating all of the relief granted or denied in an action.

(3) The entry of a judgment, decree, or final order occurs when the clerk of the court places the file stamp and date upon the judgment, decree, or final order. For purposes of determining the time for appeal, the date stamped on the judgment, decree, or final order shall be the date of entry.

(4) The clerk shall prepare and maintain the records of judgments, decrees, and final orders that are required by statute and rule of the Supreme Court. Whenever any judgment is paid and discharged or when a satisfaction of judgment is filed, the clerk shall enter such fact upon the judgment index.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 179 cases (29 in the last 5 years), 1957–2026 · leading case: Cattle Nat. Bank & Trust Co. v. Watson, 880 N.W.2d 906 (Neb. 2016).

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Cattle Nat. Bank & Trust Co. v. Watson, 880 N.W.2d 906 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 5× “WATSON Cite as 293 Neb. 943 (b) Summary Judgment [5,6] A party moving for summary judgment must make a prima facie case by producing evidence to demonstrate that the movant is entitled to judgment if the evidence were uncon- troverted at trial.”

McEwen v. Nebraska State Coll. Sys., 303 Neb. 552 (Neb. 2019). · cites it 3× “39 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (1) (Reissue 2016).”

State v. Melton, 308 Neb. 159 (Neb. 2021). · cites it 9× “Some of our cases have stated broadly that in a criminal case, the entry of judgment occurs with the imposition of a sentence.”

Webb v. Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Servs., 301 Neb. 810 (Neb. 2018). · cites it 3× “20 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (Reissue 2016).”

Wagner v. Wagner, 749 N.W.2d 137 (Neb. 2008). · cites it 9× “[39] But due to its jurisdictional conclusion, the Court of Appeals did not reach any of James' assignments of error, and we conclude that under these circumstances, it is appropriate for the Court of Appeals to consider James' arguments in the first instance. [40] CONCLUSION…”

Peterson v. Peterson, 714 N.W.2d 793 (Neb. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 34× “(2) Rendition of a judgment is the act of the court, or a judge thereof, in making and signing a written notation of the relief granted or denied in an action. (3) The entry of a judgment, decree, or final order occurs when the clerk of the court places the file stamp and date…”

Hosack v. Hosack, 678 N.W.2d 746 (Neb. 2004). · cites it 6× “The Court of Appeals found that the October 15, 2002, journal entry was a proper entry of judgment under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (Cum. Supp. 2002) and that the notice of appeal filed on December 4 was not timely.”

State v. Hurbenca, 669 N.W.2d 668 (Neb. 2003). · cites it 6× “Specifically, Hurbenca argues that exhibit 2 did not contain a signed judgment, as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (Cum. Supp. 2002).”

In re Adoption of Madysen S., 879 N.W.2d 34 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 2× “6 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (Reissue 2008).”

City of Ashland v. Ashland Salvage, Inc., 711 N.W.2d 861 (Neb. 2006). · cites it 5× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (Cum. Supp. 2004) controls our analysis and provides: (1) A judgment is the final determination of the rights of the parties in an action.”

D&M Roofing & Siding v. Distrib., Inc., 316 Neb. 952 (Neb. 2024). · cites it 14× “Any action purporting to be a judgment, decree, or final order must be rendered and entered to be valid, as provided in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (Cum. Supp. 2022).”

State v. Brown, 687 N.W.2d 203 (Neb. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 5× “The first, found at § 25-1301(2), is rendition of the judgment, defined as the act of the court or a judge thereof “in making and signing a written notation of the relief granted or denied in an action.”

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— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301(1) — 19 cases

McEwen v. Nebraska State Coll. Sys., 303 Neb. 552 (Neb. 2019). “39 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (1) (Reissue 2016).”

Peterson v. Peterson, 714 N.W.2d 793 (Neb. Ct. App. 2006). “(2) Rendition of a judgment is the act of the court, or a judge thereof, in making and signing a written notation of the relief granted or denied in an action. (3) The entry of a judgment, decree, or final order occurs when the clerk of the court places the file stamp and date…”

Gebhardt v. Gebhardt, 746 N.W.2d 707 (Neb. Ct. App. 2008).

Wagner v. Wagner, 749 N.W.2d 137 (Neb. 2008). “[39] But due to its jurisdictional conclusion, the Court of Appeals did not reach any of James' assignments of error, and we conclude that under these circumstances, it is appropriate for the Court of Appeals to consider James' arguments in the first instance. [40] CONCLUSION…”

Timmerman v. Neth, 755 N.W.2d 798 (Neb. 2008).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301(2) — 22 cases

D&M Roofing & Siding v. Distrib., Inc., 316 Neb. 952 (Neb. 2024). “Any action purporting to be a judgment, decree, or final order must be rendered and entered to be valid, as provided in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301 (Cum. Supp. 2022).”

Donscheski v. DONSCHESKI, 771 N.W.2d 213 (Neb. Ct. App. 2009).

State v. Brown, 687 N.W.2d 203 (Neb. Ct. App. 2004). “The first, found at § 25-1301(2), is rendition of the judgment, defined as the act of the court or a judge thereof “in making and signing a written notation of the relief granted or denied in an action.”

State v. Melton, 308 Neb. 159 (Neb. 2021). “Some of our cases have stated broadly that in a criminal case, the entry of judgment occurs with the imposition of a sentence.”

Koterzina v. Copple Chevrolet, Inc., 542 N.W.2d 696 (Neb. 1996).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1301(3) — 17 cases

State v. MacEk, 774 N.W.2d 749 (Neb. 2009).

State v. Melton, 308 Neb. 159 (Neb. 2021). “Some of our cases have stated broadly that in a criminal case, the entry of judgment occurs with the imposition of a sentence.”

State v. Wahrman, 644 N.W.2d 572 (Neb. Ct. App. 2002).

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