LB 983 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Change civil procedure provisions relating to third-party practice and deposition subpoenas

LB 983 amends Nebraska's civil procedure rules to clarify and harmonize third-party claims and deposition subpoena requirements. It updates Section 25-331 to specify when a defending party can bring a third party into a lawsuit, including filing deadlines and the third-party defendant's rights. For subpoenas (Section 25-1223), it adds clear requirements for deposition subpoenas to state whether the deposition will be in-person, via video link, or by phone, along with necessary instructions. These changes directly affect parties, attorneys, and witnesses involved in civil court cases by standardizing procedural rules. The bill focuses on procedural clarity rather than substantive policy changes.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
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