Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 87 § 87.490 — Priority of lien upon actions and judgments
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 87 ·
Oregon Code § 87.490·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Priority of lien upon actions and judgments.
(1) Except for tax liens, prior encumbrances and
prior liens of record on the real or personal property subject to the lien
created by ORS 87.445, the lien created by ORS 87.445 is superior to all other
liens, including a lien created by ORS 147.285.
(2) When the lien
of an attorney created under ORS 87.445 attaches to a judgment allowing or
enforcing a clients lien, the attorneys lien has the same priority as the
clients lien with regard to personal or real property subject to the clients
lien. [1975 c.648 §68 (enacted in lieu of 87.495); 2003 c.576 §343; 2005 c.383 §12]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 87.490
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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