Oregon Code § 35.305·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Conduct
of trial; defendants option; jury argument; neither side has burden of proof
of just compensation.
(1) Evidence shall be received and the trial conducted in the order and manner
prescribed for a civil action in the circuit court, except that the defendant
shall have the option of proceeding first or last in the presentation of
evidence, if notice of such election is filed with the court and served on the
condemner at least seven days prior to the date set for trial. If no notice of
election is filed, the condemner shall proceed first in the presentation of
evidence. Unless the case is submitted by both sides to the jury without
argument, the party who presents evidence first shall also open and close the
argument to the jury.
(2) Condemner and
defendant may offer evidence of just compensation, but neither party shall have
the burden of proof of just compensation. [1971 c.741 §14; 1979 c.284 §76]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 35.305
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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