Nebraska Statutes

§ 25-2220 — Oaths and affirmations

Nebraska § 25-2220

JurisdictionNebraska

Ch. 25Courts; Civil Procedure

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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2220 (2026).

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Whenever an oath is required by this code, the affirmation of a person conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath, shall have the same effect.

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Legislative History

Source: R.S.1867, Code § 894, p. 549; R.S.1913, § 8569; C.S.1922, § 9520; C.S.1929, § 20-2221; R.S.1943, § 25-2220. Annotations: It is not contempt of court to decline to be sworn by taking the usual oath, since the witness has the right to affirm. Wilcox v. State, 46 Neb. 402, 64 N.W. 1072 (1895).

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