All complaints for the foreclosure or satisfaction of mortgages shall be filed in the district court where the mortgaged premises are situated.
§ 25-2137.Complaint for foreclosure or satisfaction; where filed.
Article 21: Special Proceedings and Actions · Last amended 2002 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceA lawsuit to foreclose or satisfy a mortgage must be filed in the district court of the county where the mortgaged property sits, not wherever the parties happen to live or do business.
Full Text of § 25-2137
Source
R.S.1867, Code § 845, p. 542; R.S.1913, § 8254; C.S.1922, § 9207; C.S.1929, § 20-2139; R.S.1943, § 25-2137; Laws 2002, LB 876, § 32.
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Plain-English Summary
Section 25-2137 sets venue for mortgage foreclosure and satisfaction complaints. The lawsuit belongs in the district court of the county where the mortgaged premises are located, tying the case to the land itself rather than to the residence or business location of either party.
That geographic tie makes practical sense: the property, any eventual sale, and questions about the land’s condition or title are grounded in that county, and the local district court has the closer connection to the subject of the suit. A related tool is available once such a complaint is filed — sections 25-1081 to 25-1092 address the appointment of a receiver, a step that can matter when the mortgaged property needs management or protection while the case is pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where must a mortgage foreclosure lawsuit be filed?
In the district court of the county where the mortgaged premises are located.
Does it matter where the borrower or lender lives?
No, the section ties venue to the location of the mortgaged property, not the parties’ residence or place of business.
What if a receiver is needed to manage the mortgaged property while the case is pending?
Does this section apply to complaints seeking satisfaction of a mortgage as well as foreclosure?
Yes, it covers complaints for either the foreclosure or the satisfaction of mortgages.
Why does Nebraska require these suits to be filed where the property is located?
Because the mortgaged premises, and the eventual sale or possession proceedings tied to them, are grounded in that county.
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reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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