Final Orders

There are times when you will sue or be sued and lose an important
motion. You may want to appeal that order immediately. However, you
should make sure your trial counsel understands the importance and
technicalities of what constitutes a final order in Nebraska before
proceeding with an expensive appeal. This importance was demonstrated
again in First Nat. Bank of North Platte v. Sheets, 16 Neb. App. 35 (Oct
13, 2007). In that case, the defendant First Nat. Bank of SD had its
appeal dismissed because the PLAINTIFF hadn't served all of the
potential parties in an interpleader action. While it would seem logical
that an adverse ruling agains the First Nat. Bank of SD would have been
enough to allow an appeal -- especially when service of process was
outside its control, the court disagreed. The lawyers at the Knudsen Law
Firm have extensive experience in appellate work and can help guide you
through the nuances of the final order analysis.

Jeanelle Lust
Managing Partner
www.knudsenlaw.com