Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 51 § 51.100 — Where
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 51 ·
Oregon Code § 51.100·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Where
action may be commenced in civil cases.
(1) Except as provided in this section, a civil
action subject to the jurisdiction of a justice court must be commenced in the
county where one of the parties resides.
(2) If a
defendant in a civil action subject to the jurisdiction of a justice court does
not reside in this state, the action may be commenced in any justice district
of this state.
(3) If all
parties reside in the same justice district, a civil action may be brought only
in the justice court for that justice district.
(4) Motions for
change of venue in justice courts are subject to the same laws governing change
of venue in circuit court. [Amended by 1999 c.605 §2]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 51.100
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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