In reviewing the judgment of the circuit court in a proceeding pursuant to ORS § 138.510 to 138.680, the Court of Appeals on its own motion or on motion of respondent may summarily affirm, after submission of the appellant’s brief and without submission of the respondent’s brief, the judgment on appeal without oral argument if it finds that no substantial question of law is presented by the appeal. Notwithstanding ORS § 2.570, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals may deny or, if the petitioner does not oppose the motion, grant a respondent’s motion for summary affirmation. A dismissal of the appeal under this section shall constitute a decision upon the merits of the appeal. [1959 c.636 § 19; 1963 c.557 § 2; 1969 c.198 § 73; 1995 c.295 § 4]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 138.660

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.