Nebraska § 25-2226 - Terms, defined.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 25-2226 — Terms, defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-2226. Terms, defined.
The words found in Chapter 25 shall be construed and held to mean as follows: Complainant means plaintiff; bill means complaint; suit means action or civil action; and decree means judgment; and all other words and terms found in Chapter 25, heretofore applicable to the chancery practice hereby repealed, shall be so construed and held as to carry out the intention of such chapter, prevent a failure of justice, and give adequate relief in all cases.
A judgment and a decree are synonymous terms. Spencer v. Spencer, 165 Neb. 675, 87 N.W.2d 212 (1957).
Decree of divorce is judgment. Wharton v. Jackson, 107 Neb. 288, 185 N.W. 428 (1921).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 25-2226
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 25-2226 cover?
Section 25-2226 ("Terms, defined.") 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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