(1) Identifying the states that have a relevant contact with the dispute, such as the place of the injurious conduct, the place of the resulting injury, the domicile, habitual residence or pertinent place of business of each person, or the place in which the relationship between the parties was centered;
(2) Identifying the policies embodied in the laws of these states on the disputed issues; and
(3) Evaluating the relative strength and pertinence of these policies with due regard to:
(a) The policies of encouraging responsible conduct, deterring injurious conduct and providing adequate remedies for the conduct; and
(b) The needs and policies of the interstate and international systems, including the policy of minimizing adverse effects on strongly held policies of other states. [Formerly 31.878]
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.