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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (2026)

Final order, defined; appeal

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(1) The following are final orders which may be vacated, modified, or reversed:

(a) An order affecting a substantial right in an action, when such order in effect determines the action and prevents a judgment;

(b) An order affecting a substantial right made during a special proceeding;

(c) An order affecting a substantial right made on summary application in an action after a judgment is entered; and

(d) An order denying a motion for summary judgment when such motion is based on the assertion of sovereign immunity or the immunity of a government official.

(2) An order under subdivision (1)(d) of this section may be appealed pursuant to section 25-1912 within thirty days after the entry of such order or within thirty days after the entry of judgment.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 436 cases (88 in the last 5 years), 1945–2026 · leading case: Mann v. Mann, 978 N.W.2d 606 (Neb. 2022).
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Mann v. Mann, 978 N.W.2d 606 (Neb. 2022). · cites it 36× “§ 25-1315 (1) (Reissue 2016) is the functional equiva- lent of a “final order” within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Cum. Supp. 2020).”
Clark v. Sargent Irr. Dist., 311 Neb. 123 (Neb. 2022). · cites it 27× “But the Legislature carved out a limited excep- tion to this general rule when it enacted Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (1)(d) (Cum. Supp.”
Cattle Nat. Bank & Trust Co. v. Watson, 880 N.W.2d 906 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 8× “Substantial rights under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 2008) include those legal rights that a party is entitled to enforce or defend.”
Guardian Tax Partners v. Skrupa Invest. Co., 889 N.W.2d 825 (Neb. 2017). · cites it 9× “To be appealable, an order must sat- isfy the final order requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 2016) and, additionally, where implicated, Neb.”
Pearce v. Mut. of Omaha Ins. Co., 293 Neb. 277 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 9× “Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 2008), an order is final for purposes of appeal if it affects a substantial right and (1) determines the action and prevents a judgment, (2) is made during a special proceeding, or (3) is made on summary application in an action after…”
Carmicheal v. Rollins, 783 N.W.2d 763 (Neb. 2010). · cites it 13× “Carmicheal argues that the district court had jurisdiction, that the SCRA does not apply to these circumstances, and that the court's temporary grant of custody is not a final, appealable order within the meaning of Neb.Rev.Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 2008). We affirm the order of…”
Furstenfeld v. Pepin, 875 N.W.2d 468 (Neb. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 14× “Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 2008), the three types of final orders that an appellate court may review are (1) an order that affects a substantial right and that determines the action and prevents a judgment, (2) an order that affects a substantial right made during…”
In re Interest of Tyrone K., 887 N.W.2d 489 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 7× “Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 2016), an appellate court may review three types of final orders: (1) an order affecting a substantial right in an action that, in effect, determines the action and prevents a judgment; (2) an order affecting a substantial right made…”
In re Interest of Noah B., 891 N.W.2d 109 (Neb. 2017). · cites it 4× “Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 2016), there are three types of final orders which may be reviewed on appeal: (1) an order which affects a substantial right and which determines the action and prevents a judgment, (2) an order affecting a substantial right made during a…”
Tegra Corp. v. Boeshart, 976 N.W.2d 165 (Neb. 2022). · cites it 17× “To be appealable, an order must satisfy the final order requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Cum. Supp. 2020) and, additionally, where implicated, Neb.”
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska, Inc. v. Dailey, 687 N.W.2d 689 (Neb. 2004). · cites it 12× “We therefore determine that for purposes of Nebraska law, the term "final judgment" as used in § 25-1315(1) is the functional equivalent of a "final order" within the meaning of Neb.Rev.Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 1995). Thus, a "final order" is a prerequisite to an appellate…”
Abbott v. Sellon (In Re Est.), 299 Neb. 596 (Neb. 2018). · cites it 4× “9 Final orders are defined by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 2016).”
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— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902(1) — 14 cases
State v. Abernathy, 969 N.W.2d 871 (Neb. 2022).
Mann v. Mann, 978 N.W.2d 606 (Neb. 2022). “§ 25-1315 (1) (Reissue 2016) is the functional equiva- lent of a “final order” within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Cum. Supp. 2020).”
Mathiesen v. Kellogg, 315 Neb. 840 (Neb. 2024).
Saint James Apt. Partners v. Univeral Sur. Co., 316 Neb. 419 (Neb. 2024).
McPherson v. Walgreens Boot All., 993 N.W.2d 679 (Neb. 2023).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902(1)(a) — 6 cases
Saint James Apt. Partners v. Univeral Sur. Co., 316 Neb. 419 (Neb. 2024).
Khaitov v. Greater Omaha Packing Co., 319 Neb. 932 (Neb. 2025).
Mann v. Mann, 978 N.W.2d 606 (Neb. 2022). “§ 25-1315 (1) (Reissue 2016) is the functional equiva- lent of a “final order” within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Cum. Supp. 2020).”
Florence Lake Investments v. Berg, 978 N.W.2d 308 (Neb. 2022).
Czech v. Allen, 318 Neb. 904 (Neb. 2025).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902(1)(b) — 18 cases
Mann v. Mann, 978 N.W.2d 606 (Neb. 2022). “§ 25-1315 (1) (Reissue 2016) is the functional equiva- lent of a “final order” within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Cum. Supp. 2020).”
Noland v. Yost, 998 N.W.2d 57 (Neb. 2023).
State v. Abernathy, 969 N.W.2d 871 (Neb. 2022).
In re Interest of A.A., 307 Neb. 817 (Neb. 2020).
In re Est. of Anderson, 974 N.W.2d 847 (Neb. 2022).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902(1)(c) — 6 cases
Gem City Bone & Jt. v. Meister, 306 Neb. 710 (Neb. 2020).
Florence Lake Investments v. Berg, 978 N.W.2d 308 (Neb. 2022).
Czech v. Allen, 318 Neb. 904 (Neb. 2025).
D&M Roofing & Siding v. Distrib., Inc., 316 Neb. 952 (Neb. 2024).
State v. Jackson, 320 Neb. 609 (Neb. 2026).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902(1)(d) — 6 cases
Clark v. Sargent Irr. Dist., 311 Neb. 123 (Neb. 2022). “But the Legislature carved out a limited excep- tion to this general rule when it enacted Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (1)(d) (Cum. Supp.”
Garcia v. City of Omaha, 316 Neb. 817 (Neb. 2024).
Clark v. Sargent Irr. Dist., 311 Neb. 123 (Neb. 2022).
Scott v. Lancaster Cty. Sch. Dist. 0001, 318 Neb. 670 (Neb. 2025).
Cmty. Care Health Plan of Neb. v. Jackson, 317 Neb. 141 (Neb. 2024).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902(2) — 7 cases
In re Interest of Zachary B., 299 Neb. 187 (Neb. 2018).
Garcia v. City of Omaha, 316 Neb. 817 (Neb. 2024).
Great N. Ins. Co. v. Transit Auth. of Omaha, 305 Neb. 609 (Neb. 2020).
In re Interest of Isaiah M. (Neb. Ct. App. 2018).
Shasta Linen Supply v. Applied Underwriters (Neb. 2015).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902(3) — 2 cases
Furstenfeld v. Pepin, 875 N.W.2d 468 (Neb. Ct. App. 2016). “Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1902 (Reissue 2008), the three types of final orders that an appellate court may review are (1) an order that affects a substantial right and that determines the action and prevents a judgment, (2) an order that affects a substantial right made during…”
Furstenfeld v. Pepin (Neb. Ct. App. 2016).
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