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Nebraska: rules and deadlines at a glance

Every 9 topic we track for Nebraska on one page. Open a topic for the details, the law it comes from and how Nebraska compares.

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Small claims limits · Claim deadlines · Car insurance by state · Final paycheck rules · Debt time limits · Shared fault rules · Lemon law rules · Corporate tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Product liability4 years
Property damage4 years

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit$7,500 (since July 1, 2025)
Filing fee$58
LawyersNot at the hearing

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge15 working days
Accept or deny15 working days after proof of loss, or written delay notice every 30 days
PayUndisputed amount offered within 15 working days; paid 15 working days after acceptance

Car insurance by state

Minimum liability$25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000
Fault systemAt-fault (the driver who caused it pays)
Shared-fault ruleModified comparative: barred at 50% fault or more

Final paycheck rules Single detailed source

If you are firedNext payday or within 2 weeks, whichever is sooner
If you quitSame

Debt time limits

Credit cards / open accounts4 years
Written contracts5 years
Promissory notes6 years

Shared fault rules

RuleModified comparative negligence (50% bar)
When you are barredBarred if you are 50% or more at fault

Lemon law rules Single detailed source

Repair attempts or days4 attempts or 40 days
Coverage periodWarranty or 1 year, whichever first

Corporate tax rates Single detailed source

Top rate4.55%
StructureFlat