NEBRASKA SMALL CLAIMS INFORMATION

Relevant Statutes:

Maximum Dollar Limit:

Locating Agent For Service:

Online Court Forms:

Service Of Process:

Hearing Date:

Attorneys:

Transfer:

Appeals:

Additional Information:

Revised Statutes of Nebraska, Ch. 25, Article 28, Sections 01-07; Ch. 25, Article 27, Section F 28-38 (appeals).

$2,700.

Secretary of State Corporate Division, State Capitol Room 1301, Lincoln,
NE 68509-4608; Phone: (402)471-4079; Fax: (402)471-3666.

Nebraska Court Forms Link.

Certified mail or sheriff according to instructions specified by the court.

Set by court.

Not allowed.

Defendant may request that the case be transferred from small claims court to the County Court docket. The transfer must be requested at least 2 days before the hearing and defendant must pay the difference in fees between the small claims court and the regular docket of County Court. By law, plaintiff cannot object to the transfer. After the transfer, either party may be represented by an attorney. A jury trial must be requested at the same time as the transfer request.

Either party may file an appeal for a new trial in District Court within 30 days of judgment. On appeal attorneys are allowed, but no jury trial is permitted.

Equitable relief available. Right to sue may not be transferred. A plaintiff may only file 2 claims per week with a maximum of 10 per year.

NOTE: This page provides general information regarding filing a claim against an airline in the above state. For information regarding filing other types of claims in small claims court review the relevant statutes above, check with the court clerk in the appropriate county and/or consult an attorney. As fees may change, consult the court clerk or court website for the appropriate costs. This site is up-to-date as of the posting of this site in January 2006. Always check with the court clerk in the appropriate jurisdiction for the most up-to-date statutes and local rules as statutes and rules may change.