Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-106 (2026)

Code and other law; construe according to plain import of language

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This code and every other law upon the subject of crime which may be enacted shall be construed according to the plain import of the language in which it is written, without regard to the distinction usually made between the construction of penal laws and laws upon other subjects, and no person shall be punished for an offense which is not made penal by the plain import of the words, upon pretense that he has offended against its spirit.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1940–1986 · leading case: State v. Douglas, 388 N.W.2d 801 (Neb. 1986).

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State v. Douglas, 388 N.W.2d 801 (Neb. 1986). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-106 (Reissue 1985) provides: This code and every other law upon the subject of crime which may be enacted shall be construed according to the plain import of the language in which it is written, without regard to the distinction usually made between the…”

Macomber v. State, 291 N.W. 674 (Neb. 1940). · cites it 2× “1929, in its entirety, contains possibly four separate divisions that may be stated as follows : First: “Whoever shall kidnap or forcibly or fraudulently carry off or decoy out of this state any person or persons or shall arrest or imprison any person or persons, with the…”

State v. Am. Theater Corp., 230 N.W.2d 209 (Neb. 1975). · cites it 2× “The applicable statute, section 28-921, R. S. Supp.”

Lovings v. State, 62 N.W.2d 672 (Neb. 1954). · cites it 2× “It not only correctly recited the provisions of section 29-106, R. R. S. 1943, but also defendant has placed himself in a position where he has no right to complain about the giving of it.”

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