Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1440 (2026)

Action for possession

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An action for possession of any premises subject to the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act shall be commenced in the manner described by sections 76-1440 to 76-1447.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1997–2024 · leading case: Blankenau v. Landess, 626 N.W.2d 588 (Neb. 2001).
Blankenau v. Landess, 626 N.W.2d 588 (Neb. 2001). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1440 (Reissue 1996).”
NP Dodge Mgmt. Co. v. Holcomb, 993 N.W.2d 105 (Neb. 2023). · cites it 2× “The relief awarded, if the landlord prevails, is “restitution of the premises” to the landlord.”
Johnson v. Vosberg, 316 Neb. 658 (Neb. 2024). · cites it 2× “Section 76-1440 of the URLTA sets forth specific require- ments for a complaint for possession as the means of com- mencing an action for possession.”
Schroeder v. Barnes, 565 N.W.2d 749 (Neb. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “The allegations of the petition and the procedure followed indicate that the proceedings were brought under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1440 to 76-1447 (Reissue 1990).”
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