§ 541.010 Furnishing of water for certain purposes declared to be a public use; rates; amendment of law
§ 541.020 Construction of ditches and canals by corporation; route across lands
§ 541.030 Ditches and canals across state lands; grant of right of way
§ 541.040 Headgate; mode of construction
§ 541.050 Leakage or overflow; liability; exception
§ 541.055 District liability for seepage and leakage from water or flood control works; limitation on commencement of action
§ 541.060 Waste of water; flooding premises; unnecessary diversion
§ 541.070 Ditches, canals and flumes as real estate
§ 541.080 Suits involving water rights; parties; decree as to priorities

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 541 > Water Companies Organized Under 1891 Act

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • 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.