Nebraska LB935 amends civil actions to award fees and costs against frivolous claims or defenses, especially those against political subdivisions.

Nebraska LB935 modifies civil litigation by allowing courts to award fees and costs against frivolous claims or defenses, particularly those targeting political subdivisions. The bill defines "political subdivision" and "state" and mandates that fees and costs be awarded to prevailing parties who are natural persons, political subdivisions, or certain businesses. It also allows political subdivisions to request fees and costs if they are defendants against frivolous or harassing claims. The bill aims to deter frivolous litigation and protect political subdivisions from wasteful expenditures.

Nebraska LB935 amends civil actions to award fees and costs against frivolous claims or defenses, especially those against political subdivisions.

Nebraska LB935 modifies civil litigation by allowing courts to award fees and costs against frivolous claims or defenses, particularly those targeting political subdivisions. The bill defines "political subdivision" and "state" and mandates that fees and costs be awarded to prevailing parties who are natural persons, political subdivisions, or certain businesses. It also allows political subdivisions to request fees and costs if they are defendants against frivolous or harassing claims. The bill aims to deter frivolous litigation and protect political subdivisions from wasteful expenditures.