ORCP 7 sets out the rules for service of summons in Oregon state court cases. It is one of the longest rules of civil procedure, and is the subject of much litigation – a lot of which arises from the …
ORCP 7B (Issuance of Summons)
Summons is issued at “any time after the action is commenced. ORCP 7B. “Commencement” is addressed in ORCP 3, which provides that “[o]ther than for purposes of statutes of limitations, an action shall be commenced by filing a complaint with …
ORCP 7C(1)(a) – Title of Summons
ORCP 7 specifies how to title the summons, where to direct and how to sign the summons, sets out the time for response, and provides a form to be used to ensure that notice is properly given to the defendant.…
ORCP 7C(1)(b) (Direction to Defendant)
As of the publication date, there are no Oregon cases addressing this subsection. It requires the summons to provide directions to the defendant to appear and defend within the time required by subsection (2) of this section, and to advise …
