Nebraska Statutes 25-801.01. Rules of pleading; Supreme Court; promulgate
(1) By January 1, 2003, the Supreme Court shall have rules of pleading in civil actions promulgated which are not in conflict with the statutes governing such matters.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-801.01
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
(2) For all civil actions filed on or after January 1, 2003:
(a) The rules of pleading promulgated by the Supreme Court shall apply;
(b) The plaintiff‘s initial pleading shall be a petition when that designation is provided elsewhere by statutes. In all other civil actions the plaintiff’s initial pleading shall be a complaint;
(c) The cross-petition, cross-bill, and cross-suit are abolished. Demurrers to a pleading and special appearances shall not be used. The plea in bar, plea in abatement, and other dilatory pleas shall not be used in civil actions; and
(d) All pleadings shall be construed as to do substantial justice.