State v. Rice

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295 Neb. 241

State of Nebraska, appellee, v. David L. R ice, appellant. ___ N.W.2d ___ Filed December 9, 2016. No. S-15-932. 1. Actions: Parties: Death: Abatement, Survival, and Revival: Appeal and Error. Whether a party’s death abates an appeal or cause of action presents a question of law. 2. Attorney Fees: Appeal and Error. When attorney fees are authorized, the trial court exercises its discretion in…