Oregon Statutes > Chapter 171 > Penalties
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| § 171.990 | Penalty for witness failing to appear or to give testimony in legislative proceeding |
| § 171.992 | Civil penalty for violation of lobby regulation |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 171 > Penalties
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.