§ 36.100 Policy for ORS 36.100 to 36.238
§ 36.105 Declaration of purpose of ORS 36.100 to 36.238
§ 36.110 Definitions for ORS 36.100 to 36.238

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 36 > Dispute Resolution > Generally

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Any other state: includes any state and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • state government: means the executive department, the judicial department and the legislative department. See Oregon Statutes 174.111