If oral argument is waived or the moving party fails to appear when the motion is set for argument, the motion shall be considered submitted. Failure to appear or serve a memorandum brief will not be considered as a confession of the motion.
§ 6-1418.Submission.
Article 14: Uniform County Court Rules of Practice and Procedure · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceSection 6-1418 treats a motion as submitted to the court when oral argument is waived or the moving party fails to appear at the scheduled argument, but makes clear that skipping the argument or a supporting brief is not treated as conceding the motion.
Full Text of § 6-1418
Plain-English Summary
Section 6-1418 answers a practical question: what happens to a motion when nobody shows up to argue it, or when argument is waived? The motion does not just sit there — it is considered submitted to the court for decision. That keeps a case moving instead of leaving a motion in limbo because the moving party skipped the hearing.
But submission is not the same as losing. The rule specifically states that failing to appear, or failing to serve a memorandum brief, will not be treated as a confession of the motion. In other words, the court still decides the motion on its merits — a no-show does not automatically hand the other side a win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the party who filed a motion does not show up at the scheduled argument?
The motion is considered submitted to the court for decision rather than left pending.
Does failing to appear at oral argument mean the moving party loses the motion automatically?
No. Section 6-1418 states that failure to appear is not treated as a confession of the motion.
What if I waive oral argument on my own motion?
The motion is likewise considered submitted once oral argument is waived.
Does not filing a memorandum brief count against a party’s motion?
Failing to serve a memorandum brief is not treated as a confession of the motion, though it may affect how persuasively the motion is presented.
Does the court still rule on the merits of a submitted motion?
Yes. Submission means the motion is ready for decision; it does not resolve the motion in either party’s favor automatically.
Source & verification. Section text is
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Judicial Branch, adopted by the
Supreme Court of Nebraska. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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