Nebraska Statutes

§ 28-1416 — Justification an affirmative defense; available in certain civil actions

Nebraska § 28-1416
JurisdictionNebraska
Ch. 28Crimes and Punishments

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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1416 (2026).

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(1)In any prosecution based on conduct which is justifiable under sections 28-1406 to 28-1416 , justification is an affirmative defense.
(2)The justification defenses provided for under sections 28-1406 to 28-1416 shall be available in any civil action for assault and battery or intentional wrongful death and, where applicable, shall be a bar to recovery.

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Legislative History

Source: Laws 1972, LB 895, § 11; R.R.S.1943, § 28-843, (1975); Laws 2012, LB804, § 1.

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