If judgment is for the defendant, any deposit in lieu of an undertaking shall be returned to the person making the same; or if a balance remains after satisfying any judgment in favor of the plaintiff and costs of suit, the balance shall be so returned.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 783.100

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