Bill > LB983

This bill modifies existing civil procedure rules in Nebraska concerning how parties can bring additional individuals or entities into a lawsuit and how subpoenas are issued for depositions. Specifically, it clarifies that a defending party can bring in a third party who "is or may be liable" to them for part or all of the claim against them, or whose actions contributed to the issue, and that this third party then has the same rights and responsibilities as a regular defendant. The bill also updates the requirements for deposition subpoenas, which are legal documents compelling someone to testify at a deposition (a pre-trial questioning session under oath), by specifying how remote depositions (via videoconference or phone) should be handled and ensuring that deposition subpoenas clearly state the court, case information, and the time and place of the deposition, or how to access it remotely. These changes aim to harmonize and clarify these legal processes, and the bill repeals the original sections of law it amends.

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