Nebraska Court of Appeals

State v. Jacob - Criminal Appeal

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Timothy Jacob for second degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony. The court found no error in the sufficiency of the evidence, the denial of a new trial motion, or the sentences imposed.

State v. Delgado - Juvenile Transfer Appeal

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision denying a juvenile's request to transfer his felony assault case to juvenile court. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's ruling, upholding the decision to keep the case in adult court.

Jones v. Sleper - Corporate Veil Piercing

The Nebraska Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part a district court order that pierced the corporate veil of Encore Design & Construction, Inc. to hold owner Sherman D. Sleper personally liable. The court remanded the case with directions, indicating a need for further proceedings regarding Sleper's personal liability for the construction contract default.

Mumin v. Taste of New Orleans - Appeal Affirmed

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Mumin v. Taste of New Orleans, LLC. The appellate court upheld the denial of the appellant's motion for summary judgment and the dismissal of his complaint alleging retaliation and slander. The case involved an employee's claims against his former employer.

State v. Smith - Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed Kidonnie R. Smith's conviction for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The court found no error in the denial of his motion to suppress, insufficient evidence, or claims of prosecutorial misconduct.

State v. Hester - Sentence Affirmation

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence of Bradley P. Hester for resisting arrest with a deadly weapon. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's denial of Hester's motion to continue sentencing or in the sentence imposed.

State v. Zechariah H. - Appeal Denied Motion to Transfer to Juvenile Court

The Nebraska Court of Appeals denied Zechariah H.'s motion to transfer his case from district court to juvenile court. The court affirmed the district court's decision, citing the severity of the charges, the involvement of violence and a firearm, and the limited time for rehabilitation within the juvenile system.

Bentley v. Sandhills Aviation - Breach of Contract and Fraud Appeal

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment against Sandhills Aviation, LLC, and others, holding them jointly and severally liable for $2,462,882.78 for breach of contract, fraud, and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The court also denied the appellants' counterclaims.

Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion

The Nebraska Supreme Court has issued a new opinion document, available through the state's online library. This document is part of the court's public record and is accessible via the provided URL.

State v. Starkey - Possession Conviction Appeal Affirmed

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the possession conviction of Natasha L. Starkey. The court ruled against Starkey's assertions that the district court erred in admitting evidence or denying her motion to suppress physical evidence obtained during a search at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.