Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 699 § 699.040 — Liability in cases not covered by ORS 699.005 to 699.060
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 699 ·
Oregon Code § 699.040·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Liability in cases not covered by ORS 699.005 to 699.060.
In all cases other than provided
in ORS 699.005 to 699.060, where liability is imposed by law upon a hotelkeeper
or innkeeper for loss of or damage to the personal property of a guest of such
hotelkeeper or innkeeper, the liability of such hotelkeeper or innkeeper for
the loss or damage to the personal property of such guest shall be limited to
$50, except when the loss or damage is due to the theft or gross negligence of
the innkeeper or hotelkeeper or any of the servants of either.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 699.040
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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