Nebraska § 30-2212 - Venue; multiple proceedings; transfer.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 30-2212 — Venue; multiple proceedings; transfer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-2212. Venue; multiple proceedings; transfer.
(a) Where a proceeding under this code could be maintained in more than one place in this state, the court in which the proceeding is first commenced has the exclusive right to proceed.
(b) If proceedings concerning the same estate, protected person, or ward are commenced in more than one court of this state, the court in which the proceeding was first commenced shall continue to hear the matter, and the other courts shall hold the matter in abeyance until the question of venue is decided, and if the ruling court determines that venue is properly in another court, it shall transfer the proceeding to the other court.
(c) If a court finds that in the interest of justice a proceeding or a file should be located in another court of this state, the court making the finding may transfer the proceeding or file to the other court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 30-2212
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 30-2212 cover?
Section 30-2212 ("Venue; multiple proceedings; transfer.") 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 § 30-2212?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 30-2212" (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 § 30-2212 apply to my situation?
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