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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2159 (2026)

Peremptory writ; when allowed in first instance

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When the right to require the performance of the act is clear and it is apparent that no valid excuse can be given for not performing it, a peremptory mandamus may be allowed in the first instance. In all other cases, the alternative writ must be first issued, except that a peremptory mandamus in the first instance shall not be given in any case involving the delivery of irrigation water if the Chief Water Officer as defined in section 25-1062.01 is a party.

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Cited in 4 cases, 1954–2020 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Shepherd v. Nebraska Equal Opportunity Comm'n, 557 N.W.2d 684 (Neb. 1997).
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State Ex Rel. Shepherd v. Nebraska Equal Opportunity Comm'n, 557 N.W.2d 684 (Neb. 1997). · cites it 4× “" Neb.Rev.Stat. § 25-2159 (Reissue 1995). In the instant case, the district court, as permitted by statute, issued the peremptory writs without first issuing alternative writs.”
Summit Fid. & Sur. Co. of Akron, Ohio v. Nimtz, 64 N.W.2d 803 (Neb. 1954). · cites it 4× “Section 25-2159, R. R. S. 1943, provides: “When the right to require the performance of the act is clear, and it is apparent that no valid excuse can be given for not performing it, a peremptory mandamus may be allowed in the first instance.”
State ex. rel. Malone v. Baldonado-Bellamy, 307 Neb. 549 (Neb. 2020). “upon affidavit” requirement of § 25-2160; it instead addresses a court’s failure to issue an alternative writ as required under § 25-2159. - 560 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 307 Nebraska Reports STATE EX REL.”
State ex rel. Beck v. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Ry. Co., 81 N.W.2d 584 (Neb. 1957). · cites it 2× “As to the peremptory writ, section 25-2159, R. R. S. 1943, contains the following: “When the right to require the performance of the act is clear, and it is apparent that no valid excuse can be given for not performing it, a peremptory mandamus may be allowed in the first…”
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