(1) Identifying the states that have a relevant connection with the transaction or the parties, such as the place of negotiation, making, performance or subject matter of the contract, or the domicile, habitual residence or pertinent place of business of a party;
(2) Identifying the policies underlying any apparently conflicting laws of these states that are relevant to the issue; and
(3) Evaluating the relative strength and pertinence of these policies in:
(a) Meeting the needs and giving effect to the policies of the interstate and international systems; and
(b) Facilitating the planning of transactions, protecting a party from undue imposition by another party, giving effect to justified expectations of the parties concerning which state’s law applies to the issue and minimizing adverse effects on strong legal policies of other states. [Formerly 81.130]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Section 15.300 - Definitions for ORS 15.300 to 15.380.
Section 15.320 - Specific types of contracts governed by Oregon law.
Section 15.330 - Capacity to contract.
Section 15.350 - Choice of law made by parties.
Section 15.355 - Limitations on choice of law by parties.
Section 15.360 - General rule.
Section 15.380 - Presumptive rules for specific types of contracts.
Section 15.400 - Definitions for ORS 15.400 to 15.460.
Section 15.410 - Characterization.
Section 15.415 - Localization and other factual determinations.
Section 15.420 - Determining domicile.
Section 15.430 - Claims governed by Oregon law.
Section 15.435 - Product liability civil actions.