Nebraska Statutes 25-2125. Ejectment; answer; contents
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It shall be sufficient in such action if the answer denies generally the title alleged in the complaint, or that the defendant withholds possession, as the case may be; but if the defendant denies the title of the plaintiff, possession by the defendant shall be taken as admitted. If the defendant does not defend for the whole premises, the answer shall describe the particular part for which defense is made.
Source
- R.S.1867, Code § 627, p. 505;
- R.S.1913, § 8240;
- C.S.1922, § 9193;
- C.S.1929, § 20-2125;
- R.S.1943, § 25-2125;
- Laws 2002, LB 876, § 31.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-2125
- Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.