Shepard v. Houston

Nebraska Advance Sheets SHEPARD v. HOUSTON 399 Cite as

289 Neb. 399

George Shepard, and all other inmates in a similar situation, appellees, v. Robert P. Houston, director, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, in his official and individual capacities, appellant. ___ N.W.2d ___ Filed November 7, 2014. No. S-13-1032. 1. Constitutional Law. Constitutional interpretation presents a question of law. 2. Courts: Justiciable Issues. Ripeness is a justiciability doctrine that courts con- sider in determining whether they may properly decide a controversy. 3. Courts. The fundamental principle…