It shall be the duty of attorneys to immediately notify the court of the dismissal, settlement, or other final disposition of any case. Upon notice to the court or to the clerk that an action has been settled, counsel shall file, within 30 days thereafter, unless otherwise directed by written order, such pleadings as are necessary to terminate the action; upon failure to do so, the court may order dismissal of the action without further notice and without prejudice to the right to secure reinstatement of the case within 60 days after the date of said order by making a showing of good cause as to why settlement was not in fact consummated.
§ 6-1509.Dismissals and settlements.
Article 15: Uniform District Court Rules of Practice and Procedure · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceSection 6-1509 makes it every attorney’s duty to tell the court right away when a case settles, gives the parties 30 days to file paperwork closing it out, and lets the court dismiss the case on its own if that deadline passes, with a 60-day window to reinstate for good cause.
Full Text of § 6-1509
Plain-English Summary
A case that has settled but never formally closes clutters the docket, and § 6-1509 puts the responsibility for avoiding that squarely on counsel. Attorneys have a duty to immediately notify the court of the dismissal, settlement, or other final disposition of any case — this isn’t optional or something that can wait until convenient.
Once the court or clerk has notice that a case settled, counsel gets 30 days to file whatever pleadings are needed to terminate the action, unless a written order sets a different deadline. Miss that window, and the court can order the case dismissed without further notice. The dismissal comes without prejudice to reinstating the case, but reinstatement isn’t automatic — a party has 60 days from the dismissal order to make a showing of good cause explaining why settlement was not, in fact, consummated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What am I required to do once my case settles?
Immediately notify the court of the settlement. This duty applies to attorneys whenever a case is dismissed, settled, or otherwise finally disposed of.
How long do I have to file paperwork closing out a settled case?
30 days after giving notice of the settlement, unless a written order sets a different deadline.
What happens if I miss the 30-day deadline?
The court may order the case dismissed without further notice, though the dismissal is without prejudice to reinstating the case.
Can a case be reinstated after it’s dismissed for missing that deadline?
Yes, within 60 days of the dismissal order, by making a showing of good cause explaining why settlement was not, in fact, consummated.
What counts as good cause to reinstate a dismissed case?
Section 6-1509 doesn’t list specific examples; it requires a showing of good cause as to why settlement wasn’t in fact finalized, left to the court’s evaluation of the circumstances.
Source & verification. Section text is
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Judicial Branch, adopted by the
Supreme Court of Nebraska. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
Official source
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