Opinion ID: 2231486
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Heading: two methods for reviving actions in nebraska

Text: A pending action that survives a party's death must be revived in the manner provided by statute. Fox v. Nick, 265 Neb. 986, 660 N.W.2d 881 (2003). Nebraska law provides for two coexisting methods by which an action may be revived. The statutory procedures for revivor are set forth in Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 25-1403 to 25-1420 (Reissue 1995 & Cum. Supp. 2006) and in Neb.Rev.Stat. § 25-322 (Cum. Supp. 2006). See Fox v. Nick, supra . Under the first method of revival, a conditional order may be made on the motion of the representative or successor of the party who died. See §§ 25-1406 and 25-1407. This method contemplates that a hearing will be held on the conditional order of revivor and that if sufficient cause be not shown against the revivor, the action shall stand revived. See § 25-1408. Section 25-322 provides the alternate and independent method by which an action may be revived. See, Fox v. Nick, supra ; Hayden v. Huff, 62 Neb. 375, 87 N.W. 184 (1901). Under § 25-322, when a party dies, the court may allow the action to continue by or against his or her representative or successor in interest. This section confers authority upon the court to allow the action to be prosecuted by the representatives of the deceased party. For this purpose, supplemental pleadings may be filed and summons served as in the commencement of the action. Rakes v. Brown, 34 Neb. 304, 51 N.W. 848 (1892).