The rules of civil procedure apply in all Oregon circuit courts, except small claims court and “except where a different procedure is specified by statute or rule.” ORCP 1A. The ORCP does not apply to mandamus proceedings, State ex re …
Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure – ORCP 2
When you are dealing with equitable claims or arguments, re-read ORCP 2. The enactment of the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure only affected procedure, not the substance of Oregon’s equitable rules. ORCP 2; see, McKinley v. Weidner, 73 Or App …
Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure – ORCP 3
This rule defines when an action commences, other than for statute of limitations purposes. In what other context is this definition important? One example is determining whether defendant timely tendered an offer pursuant to ORS 20.080, affecting plaintiff’s ability to …
Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure – ORCP 4A
ORCP 4A (local presence or status) gives the court personal jurisdiction over “a natural person present within this state” or “domiciled within this state.” The court also has personal jurisdiction over an Oregon corporation, over a foreign corporation engaged in …
