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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-211 (2026)

Deeds; execution; record

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Deeds of real estate, or any interest therein, in this state, except leases for one year or for a less time, if executed in this state, must be signed by the grantor or grantors, being of lawful age, and be acknowledged or proved and recorded as directed in sections 76-216 to 76-237.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1976–2024 · leading case: Arnold v. Walz, 944 N.W.2d 747 (Neb. 2020).
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Arnold v. Walz, 944 N.W.2d 747 (Neb. 2020). · cites it 2× “00 from the sale and the remainder of the net sale proceeds shall be paid over to my grandson, Bart Arnold for his care.”
Mut. of Omaha Bank v. Watson, 900 N.W.2d 545 (Neb. 2017). · cites it 4× “3 On appeal from an equity action, an appellate court decides factual questions de novo on the record and, as to questions of both fact and law, is obligated to reach a conclu- sion independent of the trial court’s determination.”
Chambers v. Bringenberg, 963 N.W.2d 37 (Neb. 2021). · cites it 2× “None of the conveyances statutes expressly present any circumstance under which the deed of a married grantor must contain the spouse’s execution and acknowledge- ment in order to be valid.”
Kimco Addition, Inc. v. Lower Platte South Nat. Resources Dist., 440 N.W.2d 456 (Neb. 1989). · cites it 2× “Easements are interests in real estate which, to constitute constructive notice to third parties, must be recorded under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-211 (Reissue 1986). See Darsaklis v.”
Chebatoris v. Moyer, 757 N.W.2d 212 (Neb. 2008). · cites it 2× “" Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-211 (Reissue 2003) lists the minimal requirements for an instrument to qualify as a deed, including that it be signed by the grantor or grantors, and be acknowledged or proved and recorded.”
In re Est. of West, 560 N.W.2d 810 (Neb. 1997). · cites it 2× “Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-211 (Reissue 1996), “Deeds of real estate .”
Marechale v. Burr, 237 N.W.2d 860 (Neb. 1976). · cites it 2× “If, however, it is to be upon real estate and effective against subsequent purchasers, it must meet the requirements of section 76-211, R. R. S. 1943. Burr’s claim is on oral agreement, and it is not good.”
Devine v. Swartz (In re Swartz), 62 B.R. 88 (Bankr. D. Neb. 1986). “Nebraska Revised Statute § 76-211. The appropriate place to record such a lease or an interest in real estate is the Register of Deeds in the county in which the real estate is Seated.”
Brantner v. Smith, No. A-23-464 (Neb. Ct. App. Aug. 27, 2024). · cites it 2× “” Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-211 (Reissue 2019) lists the minimal requirements for an instrument to qualify as a deed, including that it be signed by the grantor or grantors, and be acknowledged or proved and recorded.”
Prop. Ventures, LLC, No. 20-80750 (Bankr. D. Neb. Dec. 11, 2020). “§ 76-211. Debtor is a limited liability company.”
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