Oregon Code § 742.458·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
General provisions governing liability policies.
Every motor vehicle liability
insurance policy shall be subject to the following provisions, which need not
be contained therein:
(1) The policy,
the written application therefor, if any, and any rider or indorsement that
does not conflict with the laws relating to motor vehicle liability insurance
policies shall constitute the entire contract between the parties.
(2) The
satisfaction by the insured of a judgment for injury or damage shall not be a
condition precedent to the right or duty of the insurer to make payment on
account of such injury or damage.
(3) Any binder
issued pending the issuance of a motor vehicle liability insurance policy shall
be deemed to fulfill the requirements for such a policy. [Formerly 486.556 and
then 743.781]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 742.458
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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