In re Interest of Mya C. & Sunday C.
Nebraska Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
Nebraska Advance Sheets 1008 286 NEBRASKA REPORTS directed courts to consider the context. It was not intended to exclude relevant statements where the declarant had no motive to lie. And this case illustrates that interpreting Williamson too broadly allows the State to manipulate which relevant evi- dence will come before the trier of fact. Of course, under rule 804(2)(c), Weakly’s statements must also be corroborated by circumstances indicating that they are trustworthy. But because the trial court did not rule on this issue, I would reverse, and remand for further proceedings. In re I…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- In Re Interest of JoshuaNebraska Supreme Court · 1997
- In Re Interest of Mainor T.Nebraska Supreme Court · 2004
- Rebecca B. v. Sandra B.Nebraska Supreme Court · 2000
- In Re Interest of Sarah K.Nebraska Supreme Court · 1999
- State v. Angela R.Nebraska Supreme Court · 2003
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