48-174. Summons; service; return.

Upon the filing of such petition a summons shall issue and be served upon the adverse party, as in civil causes, together with a copy of the petition. Return of service shall be made within fourteen days after the date of issue. An acknowledgment on the summons or the voluntary appearance of a defendant is equivalent to service.

Source:Laws 1935, c. 57, § 13, p. 192; C.S.Supp.,1941, § 48-174; R.S.1943, § 48-174; Laws 1978, LB 649, § 6; Laws 2000, LB 1221, § 13; Laws 2023, LB191, § 10.
Operative Date: September 2, 2023

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