§ 608.310 Erecting and maintaining fences, crossings, gates and cattle guards; rules
§ 608.320 Penalty for railroad refusing or failing to maintain fences, gates and guards
§ 608.330 Leaving gate open
§ 608.340 Liability of railroad for killing or injuring stock
§ 608.350 Fences sufficient to relieve railroad of liability
§ 608.360 When railroads negligence is presumed; contributory negligence and willful intent as defense
§ 608.370 Service of process on agent
§ 608.380 Notice of stock injured or killed
§ 608.390 Notifying brand inspector
§ 608.400 Inspection of injured livestock and notice to owner

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 608 > Fences and Crossings On Railroad Right of Way; Railroad Liability

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  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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.
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  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • State Treasury: includes those financial assets the lawful custody of which are vested in the State Treasurer and the office of the State Treasurer relating to the custody of those financial assets. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.