Nebraska § 57-815 - Actions; parties; defense; retention of funds.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 57-815 — Actions; parties; defense; retention of funds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-815. Actions; parties; defense; retention of funds.
In such actions all persons whose liens are filed as herein provided and other encumbrancers may be made parties and the issues shall be made and the trials shall be conducted as in other civil cases. Where such action is brought by any person other than an original contractor, the original contractor through whom such person claims a lien shall be made a party defendant and shall at his own expense defend against the claim and if the contractor fails to make such defense, the owner may make the same at the expense of such original contractor. Until all claims, costs, and expenses are finally adjudicated and defeated or satisfied, the owner shall be entitled to retain from the original contractor the amount thereof.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 57-815
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 57-815 cover?
Section 57-815 ("Actions; parties; defense; retention of funds.") 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.
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