When damages for wrongful death are accepted or recovered in an action filed under ORS § 30.020, the damages must be placed in the lawyer trust account for an attorney representing the personal representative in the estate or in the wrongful death claim or, upon order of the court, in an account subject to withdrawal only on order of the court, before being distributed under ORS § 30.030. [2019 c.166 § 9]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 30.025

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC

 

30.025 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 30 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

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