Oregon Statutes 12.410 – Definitions for ORS 12.410 to 12.480
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As used in ORS § 12.410 to 12.480:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 12.410
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(1) ‘Claim’ means a right of action that may be asserted in a civil action or proceeding and includes a right of action created by statute.
(2) ‘State’ means a state, commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country or a political subdivision of any of them. [1987 c.536 § 1]
12.410 to 12.480 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 12 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.