An action in the small claims department shall be commenced by the plaintiff filing a claim with the clerk of the court in the form prescribed by the justice of the peace along with the fee prescribed by ORS § 51.310 (1)(c). [Amended by 1989 c.583 § 2; 2021 c.411 § 2]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 55.020

  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.