Nebraska § 25-1218 Works of history, science, or art; presumptive evidence

Nebraska Statutes

§ 25-1218 — Works of history, science, or art; presumptive evidence

Nebraska § 25-1218

Ch. 25Courts; Civil Procedure

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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1218 (2026).

Text

Historical works, books of science or art, and published maps or charts, when made by persons indifferent between the parties, are presumptive evidence of facts of general notoriety or interest.

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Legislative History

Source: R.S.1867, Code § 342, p. 451; R.S.1913, § 7910; C.S.1922, § 8852; C.S.1929, § 20-1218; R.S.1943, § 25-1218. Annotations: Text books on surgery are not competent evidence except as to matters of general notoriety or interest. Van Skike v. Potter, 53 Neb. 28, 73 N.W. 295 (1897). Books of science or art are competent evidence when shown to be reputable or standard works. Sioux City & Pacific R. R. Co. v. Finlayson, 16 Neb. 578, 20 N.W. 860 (1884).