The case, the submission and the judgment shall constitute the record.
§ 25-904.Record; what constitutes.
Article 9: Offer of Judgment, Submission of Controversies, Confession of Judgment, and Motions · Not amended since original codification · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceThis section defines the official record of a submitted-controversy proceeding as the parties’ case statement, their submission to the court, and the resulting judgment.
Full Text of § 25-904
Source
R.S.1867, Code § 568, p. 494; R.S.1913, § 7720; C.S.1922, § 8664; C.S.1929, § 20-904; R.S.1943, § 25-904.
Plain-English Summary
Section 25-904 is short and definitional. In a controversy submitted without an action under section 25-903, the record consists of just three things: the case — the facts the parties agreed to — the submission presenting that case to the court, and the judgment the court renders.
Unlike an ordinary civil action, a submitted controversy has no pleadings, discovery record, or trial transcript to fold into the record. This section marks the outer boundary of what a later court, including a reviewing court, would look to as the official record of the proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes up the record in a submitted-controversy proceeding?
The case, the submission, and the judgment.
Does a submitted controversy have pleadings and a trial transcript like an ordinary lawsuit?
No. The record is limited to the agreed case statement, the submission, and the judgment.
Why does the content of the record matter?
It defines what is available for later reference or review in the proceeding.
Does this section apply outside submitted-controversy proceedings under section 25-903?
No. It defines the record specifically for that type of proceeding.
Is there a separate transcript requirement in submitted-controversy cases?
The statute does not add one; the record is limited to the three items section 25-904 names.
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Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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