For purposes of these rules, the word "motion" shall include Neb. Ct. R. Pldg. § 6-1112(b) motions and all requests for an order of the court and the word "serve" shall mean service in accordance with Neb. Ct. R. Pldg. §§ 6-1105(b) and 6-1106(c). Motions shall be served not less than 10 days prior to date of hearing.
§ 6-1417.Motions; defined; when served. Service; defined.
Article 14: Uniform County Court Rules of Practice and Procedure · Last amended May 20, 2010 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceSection 6-1417 defines “motion” broadly to include every request for a court order, ties the meaning of “serve” to the general pleading-service rules, and requires that motions be served at least 10 days before the hearing date.
Full Text of § 6-1417
Amendment History
§ 6-1417 amended May 20, 2010.
Plain-English Summary
Section 6-1417 sets up vocabulary that the rest of Article 14’s motion practice depends on. “Motion,” for purposes of these rules, covers not just formal motions filed under the pleading rule’s motion provisions but every request for a court order, however labeled. “Serve” gets its meaning from the general service rules covering pleadings, so a motion is served the same way other case papers are.
The rule’s real bite is timing: a motion has to be served at least 10 days before the date set for the hearing on it. That gap gives the opposing party a real chance to respond before showing up in court, rather than being surprised at the hearing itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a “motion” under Article 14’s rules?
Any request for a court order, including motions filed under the pleading rule’s motion provisions, not just requests formally titled “motion.”
How far in advance does a motion have to be served before its hearing?
At least 10 days before the date set for hearing.
What does “serve” mean for purposes of a motion under this section?
Service as defined by the general pleading-service rules that govern service of other case papers.
What happens if a motion is served fewer than 10 days before the hearing?
The motion does not meet the timing requirement this section sets, which can affect whether the hearing can proceed as scheduled.
Does this definition of “motion” apply everywhere in Article 14?
Yes, this section states the definition is for purposes of these rules, meaning the county court practice rules in Article 14.
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Judicial Branch, adopted by the
Supreme Court of Nebraska. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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