Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 783 § 783.320 — Injuries to persons or property ashore; liability in damages; venue
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 783 ·
Oregon Code § 783.320·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Injuries to persons or property ashore; liability in damages; venue.
The owner or owners of any boat or
vessel which, when navigating the waters of this state or when within the
waters of this state, has, through the negligence or misconduct of the owner,
agent, master, pilot or employees thereon, caused injury to persons or property
upon shore or upon wharves, warehouses, bridges or other structures affixed or
contiguous to such shore, wharves, warehouses, bridges or other structures,
shall be liable for all damages resulting to such person or to the owners of
such property by reason thereof. The persons so injured may recover the same in
an action at law in the circuit court of any county within which the boat or
vessel may be found.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 783.320
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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