Nebraska Statutes 25-603. Dismissal without prejudice; trial on setoff or counterclaim
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In any case where a setoff or counterclaim has been presented, the defendant shall have the right of proceeding to the trial of his claim, although the plaintiff may have dismissed the action or failed to appear.
Source
- R.S.1867, Code § 431, p. 465;
- R.S.1913, § 7656;
- C.S.1922, § 8600;
- C.S.1929, § 20-603;
- R.S.1943, § 25-603.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-603
- Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.