Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 25-307

Current with changes through the 2024 First Special Legislative Session
Section 25-307 - Suit by infant, guardian, or next friend; exception; substitution by court

Except as provided by the Nebraska Probate Code, section 43-104.05, and sections 43-4801 to 43-4812, the action of an infant shall be commenced, maintained, and prosecuted by his or her guardian or next friend. Such actions may be dismissed with or without prejudice by the guardian or next friend only with approval of the court. When the action is commenced by his or her next friend, the court has power to dismiss it, if it is not for the benefit of the infant, or to substitute the guardian of the infant, or any person, as the next friend. Any action taken pursuant to this section shall be binding upon the infant.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 25-307

R.S.1867, Code § 36, p. 398; R.S.1913, § 7588; C.S.1922, § 8531; C.S.1929, § 20-307; R.S.1943, § 25-307; Laws 1975, LB 480, § 1; Laws 1975, LB 481, § 10; Laws 2006, LB 1115, § 10; Laws 2018, LB 714, § 13; Laws 2022, LB 741, § 1.
Amended by Laws 2022, LB 741,§ 1, eff. 7/21/2022.
Amended by Laws 2018, LB 714,§ 13, eff. 7/19/2018.