Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 174 § 174.010 — General rule for construction of statutes
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 174 ·
Oregon Code § 174.010·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
General rule for construction of statutes.
In the construction of a statute, the office of the
judge is simply to ascertain and declare what is, in terms or in substance,
contained therein, not to insert what has been omitted, or to omit what has
been inserted; and where there are several provisions or particulars such
construction is, if possible, to be adopted as will give effect to all.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 174.010
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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