Oregon Statutes 164.866 – Civil action for injuries caused by criminal acts
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Nothing in ORS § 164.864, 164.865, 164.868, 164.869, 164.872, 164.873 or 164.875 or this section limits or impairs the right of a person injured by the criminal acts of a defendant to sue and recover damages from the defendant in a civil action. [1993 c.95 § 11; 2001 c.666 31,43; 2005 c.830 § 23]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 164.866
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
See note under 164.864.