Oregon Statutes 477.092 – Liability for destruction of property by wildfire
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(1) As used in this section, ‘wildfire’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 477.089.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 477.092
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) A person is not liable in a civil action for injury to or destruction of property arising out of a wildfire, except to the extent evidence demonstrates that:
(a) An action or inaction of the person constituted negligence or a higher degree of fault; and
(b) The action or inaction caused or contributed to the cause of the wildfire or caused or contributed to the spreading of the wildfire. [2013 c.307 § 3]
See note under 477.089.