Oregon Code § 293.485·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Effect
of wrongful payment; liability of officer.
When any instrument is paid, other than as authorized
by ORS 293.465 to 293.480, such wrongful payment shall not relieve the
political body issuing the instrument from liability to the true and lawful
owner thereof; but the officer or person making such wrongful payment and the
sureties on the official bond of the officer or person, if any, shall be
responsible to the political body represented by the officer or person in
making such payment, for the full amount of the loss occasioned thereby. [Formerly
291.524]
(Death of Payee)
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01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 293.485
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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