(1) All petitions, answers, motions and other papers must be liberally construed with a view of substantial justice between the parties.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 419B.857

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.

(2) In every stage of an action, the court shall disregard an error or defect in a petition, answer, motion, other paper or proceeding that does not affect the substantial rights of the adverse party. [2001 c.622 § 17]