Which Nebraska court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | County Court: Small Claims Court Eff. 2025-07-01; CPI-adjusted. | Up to $7,500 | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2802 |
| Limited civil | County Court Eff. 2025-07-01; concurrent with District Court. | Up to $70,000 | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-517 |
| General civil | District Court Over $70,000. | No limit | Neb. Const. art. V |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 30 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (Neb. Ct. R. Pldg. § 6-1112).
Estimates from the statutory answer period; service-method extensions and local rules can change these dates. Verify before relying on them. Not legal advice.
18 Nebraska forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to Nebraska practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- Notice of Appearance(pattern) Appearance of counsel; service on undersigned requested
- Motion for Continuance(pattern) Good-cause continuance with proposed order
- Notice of Deposition(pattern) Oral deposition with optional duces tecum; recording method per rule
- Civil Subpoena(pattern) Testimony and/or production (duces tecum); issuance and witness-fee rules vary
- Answer(pattern) Responsive pleading: denials and affirmative defenses
- Satisfaction of Judgment(pattern) acknowledgment of satisfaction for entry on the docket
- Complaint(pattern) Neb. Ct. R. Pldg. § 6-1108: District or County Court: initiating pleading
- SummonsNeb. Ct. R. Pldg. § 6-1112 / Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-217: 30-day answer
- Case Filing Form / Civil Cover SheetNebraska District Court: JUSTICE e-filing case information
- Return of ServiceNeb. Rev. Stat. § 25-507.01: proof of service
- Affidavit and Application to Proceed In Forma PauperisNeb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2301: fee waiver
- Voluntary DismissalNeb. Rev. Stat. § 25-601: without prejudice before final submission
- Motion for Default JudgmentNeb. Ct. R. § 6-1432: failure to answer by answer day
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA: 50 U.S.C. § 3931
- Default JudgmentNeb. Ct. R. § 6-1432: interest per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103
- Summons and Order of Garnishment (Earnings)Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1056: 90-day continuing lien, 25% / 15% head of household (§ 25-1558)
- Summons and Order of Garnishment (Non-Earnings)Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1056: bank accounts & property, 10-day answer
- Order for Debtor ExaminationNeb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1564 et seq.: post-judgment asset discovery
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a Nebraska matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Complaint · Summons · Case Filing Form / Civil Cover Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Complaint · Summons · Case Filing Form / Civil Cover Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Motion for Default Judgment · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Default Judgment
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Satisfaction of Judgment · Summons and Order of Garnishment (Earnings) · Summons and Order of Garnishment (Non-Earnings) · Order for Debtor Examination
Fee Waiver
Affidavit and Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Voluntary Dismissal
Voluntary Dismissal
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every Nebraska county are in the 1Court Directory: Nebraska.
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