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Nebraska Supreme Court Rejects Infancy Tolling Argument for Statute of Repose

In a case of first impression, the Nebraska Supreme Court has rejected arguments that the state's product liability statute of repose should be tolled for minors. <i>Budler v. General Motors Corp.</i>, 689 N.W.2d 847 (Neb. 2004). The ruling was en banc and unanimous. The court's decision was the result of thoughtful analysis and application of well-established principles of statutory interpretation. The impact of the ruling is significant, however, given the state's long-standing public policy of preserving a minor's cause of action until he/she reaches the age of majority.

28 minute read November 01, 2005 at 03:41 PM
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Ruth A. Bahe-Jachna
Nebraska Supreme Court Rejects Infancy Tolling Argument for Statute of Repose

In a case of first impression, the Nebraska Supreme Court has rejected arguments that the state's product liability statute of repose should be tolled for minors. Budler v. General Motors Corp., 689 N.W.2d 847 (Neb. 2004).

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