Nebraska Estoppel Law

Diana Rodriguez Rodas, now known as Diana R. Doyle v. Ismael Ramirez Franco

<center><h2><fontcolor="red> Lincoln, NE - Child Support lawyer represented appellant with appealing from the order of decreasing the child support obligation. </h2></center></center> Michael and Brittany were never married and are the biological parents of two children. Michael has sole physical custody of the children, and the parties share j... More...

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STEFFEN P. HERRERA V. VICTORIA G. HERRERA

<center><h3><h3> Lincoln, NE - Divorce lawyer represented appellant with moving to modify the marriage dissolution decree. </h3></center> Steffen and Victoria were married in 2004. Four children were born during their marriage: Osiris, born in 2006; Karma, born in 2007; Sylvia, born in 2009; and Viviana, born in 2012. Vic... More...

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Yassine Baouch, et al. v. Werner Enterprises, Inc.

<center><h2> Morelaw Internet Marketing <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/recent.asp" target="_new"> National Find A Lawyer Directory</a> </h2> </center> Omaha, NE - Yassine Baouch... More...

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State of Nebraska v. Ivan K. Henk <table> <td>

In October 2003, Henk was charged with first degree murder, with aggravating circumstances, for the death of his son, Brendan Gonzalez, which occurred on or about January 6. He was initially questioned after his son disappeared, but he did not make any admissions. At a subsequent hearing on an unrelated charge, Henk admitted in open court to killing Brendan. He was then int... More...

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George Allison v. Centins Federal Credit Union

A group of investors appeals after the district court1 affirmed the bankruptcy court’s finding that funds the investors transferred to Tri-State Financial, LLC (TSF) are part of TSF’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy estate. We affirm. I. Background After Tri-State Ethanol (TSE) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a group of investors (Omaha Group) formed TSF, a shell corporati... More...

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State of Nebraska v. Curtis H. Lavalleur <table> <td>

This is the third time this case has been before this court on appeal and the second time Lavalleur has entered a plea in bar on double jeopardy grounds. Because a thorough factual background is already chronicled in our 20141 and 20162 opinions in this case, only those facts relevant to this appeal will be repeated. The State originally charged Lavalleur with first degree<... More...

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Todd Steckelberg v. Nebraska State Patrol

Steckelberg is employed by the State Patrol as a trooper. He was an applicant for a lateral transfer to the position of Executive Protection Trooper. Interviews were conducted on March 26, 2015. Another applicant was awarded the position. On April 5, 2015, Steckelberg requested that he be permitted to review his score sheets and the comments and recommendations from the hir... More...

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Burton P. Lingenfelter v. Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District

Burton P. Lingenfelter farms in Pierce County, Nebraska. He owns and operates Dunaway Farm and three other parcels of land in its immediate vicinity, one of which is called Rehfeld Farm. Dunaway Farm and Rehfeld Farm are located within the jurisdiction of the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (District). The District’s rules contain restrictions on ground water ... More...

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State of Nebraska v. Candice M. McMillion

McMillion has been married to her husband, Caleb McMillion (Caleb), since March 2007. Their son, S.M., was born in August 2007. In late September 2012, after getting into an argument with Caleb, McMillion told her father-in-law that she had “put her mouth on [S.M.] a couple of times” and that she did so, in order to save her marriage, because Caleb “was into that.” McMillion told him that ... More...

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State Of Nebraska v. Lavalleur

INTRODUCTION Curtis H. Lavalleur was previously acquitted of one count of first degree sexual assault and convicted of one count of attempted first degree sexual assault. This court reversed his conviction and remanded the cause for a new trial. The State then sought to file an amended information. Lavalleur’s plea in bar on double jeopardy grounds was denied. He appeals. We reverse. ... More...

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NAMN, LLC v. Bernard J. Morello

Morello owns property at the northwest corner of 42d and Center Streets in Omaha, Nebraska. NAMN owns property immediately to the west of Morello’s property. Throughout this litigation, and hereinafter in this opinion, NAMN’s property is referred to as “Lot 9” and Morello’s property is referred to as “Lot 10.” A residential home is located on Lot 9, and there are no structures on Lot... More...

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Chad P. Johnson v. Chris M. Melson

In 2007, Chad P. Johnson and Stewart S. Minnick entered into a written agreement whereby, after Minnick's death, Johnson would purchase farmland he had been renting from Minnick and Minnick's sister for a specified price. The purchase price was to be funded by an insurance policy owned by Johnson on Minnick's life. Following Minnick's death in 2012, the proceeds of the policy were paid to Johnson.... More...

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Thomas Balames v. Robert V. Ginn and Brashear, L.L.P.

The appellee, Thomas Balames, filed this legal malpractice action against Robert Ginn and Brashear LLP, formerly known as Brashear and Ginn (collectively Ginn), the firm where Ginn practiced when the alleged malpractice occurred. Balames brings this action for himself and three other individuals for whom he serves as attorney in fact (collectively Nebraska Advance Sheets 684 290 NEBRASKA R... More...

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Tim Dempsey v. City of Omaha

Tim Dempsey, the former Chief of Police for Elkhorn, Nebraska, appeals the district court's denial of his First Amendment retaliation claims against the City of Omaha. The events giving rise to this action occurred in the context of Omaha's contested and protracted annexation of Elkhorn. Throughout and following this process, Omaha hired most Elkhorn employees who sought employment with Omaha. ... More...

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Kent L. Jardine v. William F. McVey, Sr., et al.

Kent L. Jardine sued his former father-in-law, John N. McVey, and the board of directors of John's family corporations. Kent's claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraudulent misrepresentation arose out of his divorce from Julie A. Jardine. During their marriage, Julie acquired stock in three corporations owned by her family. Under the property settlement agreement, John, on Julie's behalf, pai... More...

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Skyline Woods Homeowners Association, Inc., et al. v. David A. Broekemeier, et al.

Liberty Building Corporation (Liberty) and its owners appeal from the district court's order finding that the property purchased by Liberty in a chapter 11 bankruptcy sale is burdened by restrictive covenants limiting its use to a golf course. Liberty wished to develop the property for other purposes, but homeowners adjacent to the property filed suit to compel its continued maintenance as a golf ... More...

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Ord, Inc., et al. v. AmFirst Bank and Van Korell

Appellees Ord, Inc., with Kevin Ord as owner, and D&J Trust, with Dan Liebig as trustee, purchased notes issued by DFS Credit Corporation (DFS) from Aragon Financial Services (Aragon) through its registered representative Kent Carter. Carter's company was called AmFirst Investment Services. Carter was associated with appellants, AmFirst Bank and its president, Van Korell. DFS defaulted on those no... More...

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Pennfield Oil Company v. W.L. Winstrom, indididually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of R.W. Winstrom and Andrew L. Winstrom

Over the past several years, W.L. Winstrom (Bill) and his son, A ndrew Winstrom, have waged war over 8.49 shares of Pennfield Oil Company (Pennfield), a closely held corporation. Pennfield's board of directors consisted of B ill; S ydney Winstrom, Bill's wife and A ndrew's mother, and A ndrew. This is the second appeal concerning the disputed shares. The battle centered on redemption agreem... More...

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Christine M. Money v. Tyrrell Flowers and Continental Western Group

The appellee, Christine M. Money, suffered an injury while working for Tyrrell Flowers in Lincoln, Nebraska. Afterward, she moved 75 miles away to Table Rock, Nebraska. This appeal presents two issues. First, in determining Money's loss of earning power, did the trial judge err by excluding Lincoln and finding that the relevant labor market was the Table Rock community? Second, did the trial... More...

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<a href="http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/07/08/063063P.pdf" target="_new">168th and Dodge, L.P., etc. v. Rave Reviews Cinemas, LLC</a>

Red Development of West Dodge, LLC and 168th and Dodge, L.P (collectively "RED") filed suit against Rave Reviews Cinemas, LLC ("Rave") for breach of express contract, breach of implied contract, and promissory estoppel. Rave filed a motion to dismiss RED's complaint. The district court1 granted Rave's motion to dismiss with respect to the express contract claim but denied Rave's motion to di... More...

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<a href="http://court.nol.org/opinions/2007/february/feb2/s05-1100.pdf" target="_new">Paul D. Stweart and Beverly A. Stewart v. Darlene A. Bennett, Trustee of the Darlene A. Bennett Revocable Trust</a>

This case presents an action originally brought by Paul D. Stewart and Beverly A. Stewart to establish a holdover tenancy under the terms and conditions of an expired lease agreement with the landowner, Darlene A. Bennett, trustee of the Darlene A . Bennett Revocable Trust. Bennett denied the existence of a holdover tenancy and asserted that any rule of law establishing a holdover tenan... More...

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W. RANDALL MAINOR, INDIVIDUALLY; RICHARD A. HARRIS, INDIVIDUALLY; MAINOR & HARRIS, LAWYERS, A PARTNERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS; W. RANDALL MAINOR, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION; AND RICHARD A. HARRIS, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, vs. PHILIP M. NAULT AND WENDY R. NAULT, CO-GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF JASON NAULT, AN ADULT WARD

Appellants and cross-respondents W. Randall Mainor and Richard A. Harris, individually, as professional corporations and as a partnership, appeal from the district court's entry of final judgment pursuant to a jury verdict against Mainor and Harris. Respondents and cross-appellants Philip Nault and Wendy Nault, as co-guardians of the person and estate of Jason Nault, cross-appeal from a distr... More...

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<a href=" http://court.nol.org/opinions/2004/august/aug24/a03-1144.htm" target="_new">In re Interest of Cody S., a child under 18 years of age, State of Nebraska v. Melissa C.</a>

Melissa C. appeals from an order of the county court for Butler County, sitting as a juvenile court, terminating Melissa's parental rights to her son, Cody S. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm. <center>BACKGROUND</center> Cody was born on August 31, 2000, to Melissa and James S. Although Melissa and James were never married, they lived together for several years, with Melissa... More...

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<a href="http://court.nol.org/opinions/2004/august/aug24/a03-620.htm" target="_new">Shae D. Gartner v. Jena R. Humef</a>.

In this proceeding to modify a paternity judgment, Jena R. Hume appeals from the district court's order denying permission to remove the child to Colorado and granting an increase in child support. Because we conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion except in determining the mandatory retirement deduction and in granting only a prospective increase in child support, we affirm as ... More...

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<a href="http://court.nol.org/opinions/2004/july/july27/a03-489.htm" target="_new">Norman W. Geyer v. Florine's Inc., a Nebraska corporation, and Daniel L. Jochum</a>.

This lawsuit arose out of a dispute between Norman W. Geyer and Daniel L. Jochum concerning the distribution of assets and debts after the parties ceased their business relationship. Geyer has filed this appeal from an order of the district court which, inter alia, found that Geyer had failed to prove his entitlement to have Florine's Inc. and Jochum held responsible for a long-term note incurred ... More...

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<a href="http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/04/06/033051P.pdf" target="_new">Katherine W. Metzger v. Village of Cedar</a>

Katherine W. Metzger (Metzger) filed a complaint alleging a conspiracy by the Village of Cedar Creek, Nebraska (Cedar Creek), and Robert Fuxa (Fuxa) to construct an earthen levee along Turkey Creek. Turkey Creek divides Metzger's and Fuxa's properties. Metzger claims the levee violates federal regulations promulgated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and adopted by Cedar 1T... More...

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<a href="http://court.nol.org/opinions/2004/june/june1/a03-890.htm" target="_new">In re Interest of Anthony V., a child under 18 years of age, State of Nebraska v. Kirsten W.</a>.

Kirsten W. appeals from an order of the separate juvenile court of Douglas County terminating her parental rights to Anthony V. Kirsten asserts that the juvenile court erred in finding by clear and convincing evidence that Anthony comes within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292(2) and (10) (Reissue 1998) and in finding that termination of her parental rights serves Anthony's best interests. ... More...

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<a href="http://court.nol.org/opinions/2004/april/apr20/a02-762.htm" target="_new">Louise M. Vanderpool v. Oakland Memorial Hospital District, a body corporate and politic of the State of Nebraska, et al</a>.

Louise M. Vanderpool asserted this medical malpractice claim against Oakland Memorial Hospital District (Hospital); Dr. Gayle E. Peterson; and several registered nurses, one of whom was dismissed prior to trial. The trial court granted the appellees' motions for directed verdict at the close of Vanderpool's evidence at trial. Vanderpool appeals. Because we conclude that Vanderpool failed to sho... More...

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<a href=" http://court.nol.org/opinions/2004/january/jan27/a02-207.htm " target="_new">First Nat. Bank of Omaha v. Acceptance Ins. Co.and Robert F. Swartzbaugh</a>.

This action commenced with a petition of interpleader filed by the First National Bank of Omaha (FNB) asking the court to determine the ownership of approximately 20,396 shares of Acceptance Insurance Companies, Inc. (Acceptance), common stock which FNB was holding in escrow under agreements between Acceptance, Robert F. Swartzbaugh, and others. The litigated issues were between Acceptance and Swa... More...

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<a href="http://court.nol.org/opinions/2004/january/jan13/a02-852.htm" target="_new">Tracey L. Conradi v. Eggers Consulting Co., Inc., a Nebraska corporation</a>.

Tracey L. Conradi brought a promissory estoppel cause of action against Eggers Consulting Co., Inc. (ECC), seeking damages for detrimental reliance on a promise of employment. The district court for Douglas County found in favor of Conradi and awarded her $24,664.11 in damages. ECC appeals. <center>BACKGROUND</center> Conradi brought an action against ECC, alleging that James Eggers, ... More...

$24664 (01-13-2004 - NE)

<a href="http://court.nol.org/opinions/2002/july/july26/s00-573.htm" target="_new">Wasikowski v. Nebraska Quality Jobs Board</a>

The Nebraska Quality Jobs Board (the Board); Board members E. Benjamin Nelson, David Heineman, and Dennis Jorgensen; the Nebraska Department of Revenue and the State Tax Commissioner, M. Berri Balka (collectively the State defendants); and Nebraska Beef, Inc., and Nebraska Beef, Ltd., appeal from the district court’s order (1) voiding the Board’s approval of Nebraska Beef, Ltd.’s... More...

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<a href="http://court.nol.org/opinions/2002/may/may10/s00-1233.htm" target="_new">Greg Henriksen v. Jim Gleason, doing business as Jim’s Body Shop</a>

In this breach of contract action, Jim Gleason, doing business as Jim’s Body Shop (Gleason), appeals from a decision of the district court for Nance County affirming the decision of the county court for Nance County. The county court found Gleason “negligent” and awarded damages to Greg Henriksen. Gleason contends that because of a prior action between Gleason and Henriksen in Na... More...

$868 (05-10-2002 - NE)

<a href="http://court.nol.org/opinions/2002/april/apr19/s00-808.htm" target="_new">R.W. et al., appellants, v. Daniel B. Schrein, M.D., et al.</a>

As children, the five appellants in these actions were patients of Daniel B. Schrein, M.D., who was then a pediatrician practicing in Omaha. Now adults, appellants brought actions to recover damages for sexual abuse perpetrated upon them by Schrein under the guise of medical treatment. After obtaining default judgments against Schrein, appellants commenced these garnishment proceedings against The... More...

$0 (04-19-2002 - NE)