When judgment has been rendered in favor of the claimant, the claimant may at any time within one year after the entry of the judgment bring suit against the defendant and recover the damages the claimant has sustained by reason of the act of the defendant.

Source

  • R.S.1867, Code § 713, p. 518;
  • R.S.1913, § 8337;
  • C.S.1922, § 9289;
  • C.S.1929, § 20-21,121;
  • R.S.1943, § 25-21,130;
  • Laws 2000, LB 921, § 20.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-21,130

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Year: shall mean calendar year. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801