Nebraska § 25-534 - Order, motion, or notice; service; delivery.

Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 25-534 — Order, motion, or notice; service; delivery., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 25-534. Order, motion, or notice; service; delivery.

Whenever in any action or proceeding, any order, motion, notice, or other document, except a summons, is required by statute or rule of the Supreme Court to be served upon or given to any party, the service or delivery shall be made in accordance with the rules of pleading in civil actions promulgated by the Supreme Court pursuant to section 25-801.01.

This section did not apply when the defendant in a paternity action did not appear in the action. State v. Buckhalter, 273 Neb. 443, 730 N.W.2d 340 (2007).

Service of agency's final decision was completed upon mailing pursuant to this section rather than upon receipt of decision by petitioner's attorney. Roubal v. State, 14 Neb. App. 554, 710 N.W.2d 359 (2006).

Notice was satisfied when address used was correct but included wrong office designation and no evidence showed notice was not received. City of Lincoln v. MJM, Inc., 9 Neb. App. 715, 618 N.W.2d 710 (2000).

Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 25-534

What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 25-534 cover?

Section 25-534 ("Order, motion, or notice; service; delivery.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nebraska § 25-534?

A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 25-534" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Nebraska law?

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How does Nebraska § 25-534 apply to my situation?

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