Any party against whom judgment has been entered in an action of forcible entry and detention, or forcible detention only, of real property, may appeal as
provided for in a civil action.
§ 25-21,233.Forcible entry and detainer; appeal; procedure.
Article 21: Special Proceedings and Actions · Last amended 2004 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceEither the landlord or the tenant who loses a forcible entry and detainer judgment may appeal it using the same procedure that governs appeals in ordinary civil cases.
Full Text of § 25-21,233
Source
Laws 1929, c. 82, § 131, p. 312; C.S.1929, § 22-1215; R.S.1943, § 26-1,132; Laws 1972, LB 1032, § 82; Laws 1981, LB 42, § 13; R.S.1943, (1985), § 24-582; Laws 2004, LB 1207, § 13.
Plain-English Summary
Section 25-21,233 opens the door to appellate review. Any party against whom judgment has been entered, whether in an action for forcible entry and detention or for forcible detention alone, may appeal, and that appeal proceeds as provided for in a civil action generally.
The section does not create a special eviction-only appeal track. It ties the losing party’s right to appeal to the ordinary procedure Nebraska uses for civil appeals. But an appeal alone does not stop enforcement of the judgment — sections 25-21,234 and 25-21,235 govern whether, and how, the judgment can be paused while that appeal proceeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a tenant appeal an eviction judgment in Nebraska?
Yes. Section 25-21,233 lets any party against whom judgment has been entered appeal.
Can a landlord appeal if the eviction case comes out against the landlord?
Yes, the right to appeal runs to either party against whom judgment was entered.
What procedure governs the appeal itself?
The same procedure provided for civil actions generally, rather than a distinct process created just for eviction cases.
Does filing an appeal automatically stop the eviction from proceeding?
No. Section 25-21,234 requires a supersedeas bond or undertaking within thirty days for the appeal to pause enforcement.
Where are the detailed appeal procedures found?
In Nebraska’s general civil appeal statutes, since section 25-21,233 incorporates that procedure rather than restating it.
Source & verification. Section text and the amendment-history citation are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
Official source
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