(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.

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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.