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Nebraska Pleading Paper Template

Nebraska court filings use 1.5-inch margins on all sides, a preferred Century or Century Schoolbook font set at 12 to 13 point, lines spaced at 1.15 or 1.2, and left-aligned (not justified) text under the Nebraska court rules.

Introduction

Nebraska sets unusually specific formatting numbers. Under the Nebraska court rules (Neb. Ct. R. Pldg. and the Uniform District Court Rules incorporating Neb. Ct. R. App. P. 2-103), margins shall be set to 1.5 inches on all sides. The preferred fonts are Century or Century Schoolbook, with Times New Roman, Baskerville Old Face, Book Antiqua, or Palatino also allowed, set no less than 12 nor more than 13 point. Lines are spaced at 1.15 or 1.2, and text is aligned to the left side and not justified. Nebraska does not use numbered-line pleading paper. Every pleading must have a caption with the court's name, the title of the action, the file number, and a Neb. Ct. R. Pldg. 6-1107(a) designation, and complaints or petitions must plainly show the caption and a description of the contents. Papers are filed on white 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper, printed on only one side, bound by a paper clip and not stapled, with pages sequentially numbered and the page number at the bottom center. Because these margin, font, and spacing values are precise, a filing that uses the wrong font size or justifies its text can be flagged or rejected. DocDraft drafts your document on properly formatted Nebraska court format from your facts, with attorney review available before you file.

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Key Things to Know

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    Margins shall be set to 1.5 inches on all sides under Neb. Ct. R. App. P. 2-103.

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    Preferred fonts are Century or Century Schoolbook; Times New Roman, Baskerville Old Face, Book Antiqua, or Palatino are also allowed, set no less than 12 nor more than 13 point.

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    Lines shall be spaced at 1.15 or 1.2, and text shall be aligned to the left side and not justified.

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    Every pleading must have a caption with the court's name, the title of the action, the file number, and a Neb. Ct. R. Pldg. 6-1107(a) designation.

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    Papers are filed on white 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper, printed on only one side of each sheet, and bound by a paper clip and not stapled.

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    Pages are sequentially numbered, with the page number placed at the bottom center of the page.

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    E-filing runs through the court-authorized service provider; paper filing is allowed only when the self-represented party is not a registered e-filing user.

Key decisions before you file

Before you file a Pleading Paper in Nebraska, a few decisions shape the document: which option to choose and what each one means. The Pleading Paper guide walks through them.

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IN THE [DISTRICT/COUNTY] COURT OF [COUNTY] COUNTY, NEBRASKA

[ATTORNEY OR PARTY NAME], [BAR NO. IF ANY] [MAILING ADDRESS] [TELEPHONE] / [EMAIL] Attorney for / Self-Represented [PLAINTIFF/DEFENDANT]

[PLAINTIFF NAME], Plaintiff, vs. Case No. [FILE NUMBER] [DEFENDANT NAME], Defendant.

[TITLE OF DOCUMENT WITH 6-1107(a) DESIGNATION, e.g. COMPLAINT]

[Body formatted per Neb. Ct. R.: 1.5-inch margins on all sides, Century or Century Schoolbook (or an allowed alternative) set 12 to 13 point, lines spaced at 1.15 or 1.2, text aligned left and not justified, on white 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper printed on one side and bound by a paper clip, not stapled.]

DATED this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].

[SIGNATURE] [NAME], [BAR NO. IF ANY] Attorney for / Self-Represented [PARTY]

[Page number at the bottom center, pages sequentially numbered.]

Nebraska Requirements for Pleading Paper

1.5-inch margins

Margins shall be set to 1.5 inches on all sides under Neb. Ct. R. App. P. 2-103.

Century-family font, 12 to 13 point

Century or Century Schoolbook preferred; Times New Roman, Baskerville Old Face, Book Antiqua, or Palatino allowed, set no less than 12 nor more than 13 point.

Line spacing 1.15 or 1.2

Lines shall be spaced at 1.15 or 1.2, and text shall be aligned to the left side and not justified.

Caption with file number and designation

Every pleading must have a caption with the court's name, the title of the action, the file number, and a Neb. Ct. R. Pldg. 6-1107(a) designation.

Paper and binding

White 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper, printed on only one side of each sheet, bound by a paper clip and not stapled.

Page numbering

Pages are sequentially numbered, with the page number placed at the bottom center of the page.

E-filing through service provider

E-filing runs through the court-authorized service provider; paper filing is allowed only when the self-represented party is not a registered user of that provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Margins shall be set to 1.5 inches on all sides under the Nebraska court rules (Neb. Ct. R. App. P. 2-103). This applies on the top, bottom, left, and right of the page.

Century or Century Schoolbook are the preferred fonts. Times New Roman, Baskerville Old Face, Book Antiqua, or Palatino are also allowed, set no less than 12 nor more than 13 point under the Nebraska court rules.

Lines shall be spaced at 1.15 or 1.2 under the Nebraska court rules, and the text shall be aligned to the left side and not justified.

No. Paper filings are on white 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper, printed on only one side of each sheet, and bound by a paper clip and not stapled, with pages numbered sequentially at the bottom center.