Change provisions of the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act relating to waivers of jury trials and summonses and provide for summary judgment and expedited proceedings

LB 980 amends Nebraska's landlord-tenant law to clarify procedures for eviction cases (actions for possession). It allows rental agreements to include waivers of jury trials *only* in possession disputes (not other tenant rights), requires summons to clearly state jury rights and potential fee recovery, and adds rules for summary judgment and faster court proceedings. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants involved in eviction lawsuits by streamlining court processes and setting clearer expectations about trial rights and costs. The bill harmonizes existing rules without altering core tenant protections like liability for landlord negligence.