Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (2026)

Compensation court; motions; powers

✓ current as of July 2026
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(1) The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court or any judge thereof may rule upon any motion addressed to the court by any party to a suit or proceeding, including, but not limited to, motions for summary judgment or other motions for judgment on the pleadings but not including motions for new trial. Several objects may be included in the same motion, if they all grow out of or are connected with the action or proceeding in which it is made.

(2) Parties to a dispute which might be the subject of an action under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act may file a motion for an order regarding the dispute without first filing a petition.

(3) If notice of a motion is required, the notice shall be in writing and shall state: (a) The names of the parties to the action, proceeding, or dispute in which it is to be made; (b) the name of the judge before whom it is to be made; (c) the time and place of hearing; and (d) the nature and terms of the order or orders to be applied for. Notice shall be served a reasonable time before the hearing as provided in the rules of the compensation court.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1999–2021 · leading case: Cruz-Morales v. Swift Beef Co., 746 N.W.2d 698 (Neb. 2008).
Cruz-Morales v. Swift Beef Co., 746 N.W.2d 698 (Neb. 2008). · cites it 11× “The judge reasoned that Neb.Rev.Stat. § 48-162.03 (Reissue 2004) grants the compensation court general authority to hear and decide motions.”
Interiano-Lopez v. Tyson Fresh Meats, 883 N.W.2d 676 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 2× “25 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (Cum. Supp. 2014).”
Fentress v. Westin, Inc., 304 Neb. 619 (Neb. 2019). · cites it 8× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (1) (Cum. Supp.”
Parks v. Hy-Vee, 307 Neb. 927 (Neb. 2020). · cites it 3× “But Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (1) (Cum. Supp.”
Wells v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 707 N.W.2d 438 (Neb. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 3× “Also relevant to our consideration of the jurisdictional issue in the present case is Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (1) (Reissue 2004), which provides as follows: The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court or any judge thereof may rule upon any motion addressed to the court by any…”
Rogers v. Jack's Supper Club, 304 Neb. 605 (Neb. 2019). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (Cum. Supp. 2018).”
Thompson v. Kiewit Constr. Co., 603 N.W.2d 368 (Neb. 1999). · cites it 2× “Thompson claims the review panel erred in affirming the trial court’s order *326 because the trial court erred in (1) considering Kiewit’s motion for an FCE, given the trial court’s lack of jurisdiction; (2) ordering Thompson to attend an FCE, conducted by a physical therapist…”
Mabile v. Drivers Mgmt., Inc., 660 N.W.2d 537 (Neb. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 3× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (Reissue 1998) provides in relevant part: (1) The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court or any judge thereof may rule upon any motion addressed to the court by any party to a suit or proceeding, including, but not limited to, motions for summary…”
In Re Interest of Jaden H., 625 N.W.2d 218 (Neb. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (1) (Reissue 1998)).”
Liljestrand v. Dell Enters. (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 3× “Dell also argued that the compensation court erred in continuing the hearing pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (Cum. Supp. 2020), which prohibits the compensation court from granting motions for new trials.”
Yost v. Davita, Inc. (Neb. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (Cum. Supp. 2014).”
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03(1) — 4 cases
Cruz-Morales v. Swift Beef Co., 746 N.W.2d 698 (Neb. 2008). “The judge reasoned that Neb.Rev.Stat. § 48-162.03 (Reissue 2004) grants the compensation court general authority to hear and decide motions.”
Fentress v. Westin, Inc., 304 Neb. 619 (Neb. 2019). “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (1) (Cum. Supp.”
Parks v. Hy-Vee, 307 Neb. 927 (Neb. 2020). “But Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (1) (Cum. Supp.”
Wells v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 707 N.W.2d 438 (Neb. Ct. App. 2005). “Also relevant to our consideration of the jurisdictional issue in the present case is Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-162.03 (1) (Reissue 2004), which provides as follows: The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court or any judge thereof may rule upon any motion addressed to the court by any…”
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