Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1416: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1416

(1) In any prosecution based on conduct which is justifiable under sections 28-1406 to 28-1416 , justification is an affirmative defense.

(2) The justification defenses provided for under sections 28-1406 to 28-1416 shall be available in any civil action for assault and battery or intentional wrongful death and, where applicable, shall be a bar to recovery.